Apple ID, how to find it on iPhone and Mac

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Apple ID, how to find it on iPhone and Mac? All your app or media purchases, subscriptions, iCloud, and various other things are associated with your Apple ID. If you're a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac user, you may wonder, how do I find my Apple ID?

This article shows what a Apple ID and how to find it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We'll also show you how to tell if your email is already registered as an Apple ID or not.

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What is an Apple ID?

An Apple ID is one of the essential things you must have to use an iPhone, iPad or Mac correctly. I mean, sure, you can insert your SIM into a new phone and make calls. But to download even a single app, back up your contacts or download your contacts from iCloud, sync your calendar, and access Apple services, you must have an Apple ID.

You can link all your Apple devices to a single Apple ID and everything will work fine. Apple ID and iCloud ensure all your data is automatically updated and available anywhere.

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If you're wondering how do I get an Apple ID, the good news is that you can create one for free. You can create an Apple ID when you set up your first Apple product. Or you can create one by creating  appleid.apple.com . All you need is an email address and phone number. Entering a credit card or other payment details to create or use an Apple ID is not required.

Curiosity :

  • Your Apple ID is usually the email you enter when you create it (shown below). However, even your phone number can be your Apple ID in some countries like India and mainland China!
  • In some cases, you can create an Apple ID even from an Android device, smart TV, and streaming device. This is no surprise, as services like Apple Music and Apple TV+ are also available on non-Apple platforms.

Why do you need to know your Apple ID

We've already covered what Apple ID is and why it's needed. But then you might think you already have one and everything is working great. So why do I need to know exactly my Apple ID? Well, there can be many use cases such as:

  • If you lose your device, you must have your Apple ID so you can use your friend's iPhone to find the lost device.
  • If you want to use iCloud Notes on a Windows PC browser, download iCloud Contacts, check your Apple Reminders on the web, you need your Apple ID and password.
  • When you set up a new Apple device or want to use services like Apple Music on Android or the web, you can sign in with your existing Apple ID and enjoy it all.

Are Apple ID and iCloud account the same?

Your Apple ID and iCloud account are the same. Or, in other words, iCloud is a service that you can use with your Apple ID. This is similar to the Google ecosystem. Just like your Google account and your Drive, Gmail, YouTube, and Docs accounts are all the same.

Now that you have a good understanding of what an Apple ID is, look at the various methods for finding yours.

How to find your Apple ID on iPhone and iPad

Here are the steps to find your Apple ID or iCloud account:

  1. Open it settings and tap your name on top.
  2. Just below your name and profile photo, you will see an email. This is your Apple ID.

How to find your Apple ID on Mac

Here are the steps to see and know your Apple ID on Mac:

  1. click on the icon from the Apple in the top left corner and choose System Preferences .
  2. click in Apple ID .
  3. Below your profile photo and name, you will see an email address. This is your Apple ID.

How to know if you already have an Apple ID

Maybe you bought an Apple device a long time ago, created an Apple ID, switched to Android and forgot about it. Or maybe you made an Apple ID just for fun and never cared about it.

You can quickly check whether you already have an Apple ID or not by following these steps:

  1. Visit this official Apple link using any browser.
  2. Enter your first and last name.
  3. Enter your email address (such as Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc.) and click Continue .
  4. If you have one, it will appear “ Apple ID found. Your Apple ID is [email protected]. “
  5. You can click Go to account . And since you weren't sure about your Apple ID, chances are you won't remember your password. So, you can reset it.

If you don't have an Apple ID, as mentioned previously, you can create one for yourself or even your child!

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Now you know where to find your Apple ID and make sure you already have one or not. I hope this brief guide was helpful.