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If you don’t have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can still use iCloud Drive, Pages, Numbers, or Keynote, Contacts, and Notes directly from iCloud.com.
Can I set up an iCloud account without an Apple device?
You can create an Apple ID on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and your Apple ID will let you use and access all Apple services. However, you can still set up an Apple ID without owning an Apple device. The only need is a web browser. This Apple ID will give you access to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for iCloud.
Can you access iCloud email from any computer?
While you might be used to using this email account in the Mail app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can actually access iCloud Mail from any web browser (including Chrome and Microsoft Edge). To get started, open any browser on your computer (Windows 10, Mac, or Linux), iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone or tablet.
Can I access iCloud email from Android phone?
Good news is, you can access your iCloud email on Android. But the process is complex on Gmail — you need to add your iCloud account as IMAP, input incoming and outgoing SMTP server addresses, Port number, etc. All you get is the cluttered Gmail interface. Go to Settings > Email Accounts > Add More > iCloud.
Can you use iCloud email on other devices?
After you create a primary iCloud Mail address, you can use iCloud Mail on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Windows computer, and on iCloud.com. If you have devices that have iCloud Drive turned off, your Mail settings won’t stay up to date on those devices.
Can I use Gmail for Apple ID?
You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com.
Can I create Apple ID without number?
Answer: A: You are required to provide a telephone number in order to create an AppleID. No way around that requirement. And you would not be adding it to your iPad as an iPad cannot have a telephone number associated with it other than when linked to an iPhone.
How do I retrieve emails from iCloud?
How to restore emails from the iCloud website: Go to www.iCloud.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Mail to view your iCloud emails. From the sidebar, select Trash to see your deleted iCloud emails. Select a deleted email and use the Move button to restore it to your inbox.
How do I find my iCloud email and password?
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud. Choose Account Details. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password, click “Forgot Apple ID or password” and follow the onscreen instructions. You can skip the final steps below.
How can I find my iCloud ID and password?
Go to Settings > iCloud. At the top it will have a name and iCloud ID. Write down the icloud ID (it may be one of your non-apple email addresses) then click on that and it will ask for the for the password. If you cannot remember it, click the Forgot Apple ID or Password link in blue.
Can Android use iCloud?
Using iCloud Online on Android The only supported way to access your iCloud services on Android is to use the iCloud website. To start, head to the iCloud website on your Android device and sign in using your Apple ID and password.
How do I use iCloud on Samsung?
All you need to do is navigate to iCloud.com, either put in your existing Apple ID credentials or create a new account, and voila, you can now access iCloud on your Android smartphone. From here you should see shortcuts to the available iCloud web apps, including Photos, Notes, Reminders, and even Find iPhone.
Is there an iCloud equivalent for Android?
SugarSync is a paid iCloud equivalent for Android devices and it offers multiple plans and pricing for people. With it, you can access, share, sync and back up all documents, photos, music and movies across computers and phones effortlessly.
Can I add a second iCloud account to my iPhone?
If you want to add a second iCloud account on your device, go to Settings>Mail,Contacts,Calendars>Add Account>iCloud and enter a different Apple ID. Secondary accounts can only sync mail, contacts, calendars, reminders and notes (not bookmarks, iCloud backup, photo stream, Find My iPhone, etc.).
How do I gain access to my iCloud?
If you have an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can get the full set of iCloud features. Simply sign in to iCloud in Settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or System Preferences on your Mac. You’ll get immediate access to all iCloud features and 5GB of free storage.
How do I connect my iPhone to my iCloud account?
Set up iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, open the Settings app, then tap “Sign in to your [device].” Enter your Apple ID and password. If you don’t have an Apple ID, follow the onscreen instructions to create one. Tap iCloud, then turn on the iCloud features you want to use.
Is your Apple ID the same as your email address?
When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It’s also the contact email address for your account. Be sure to check your email address regularly.
Which email is best for Apple ID?
We recommend iCloud, Google (Gmail or Google Apps) or Microsoft (Hotmail or Office 365) for Apple users. They are directly supported on all Apple equipment and most other platforms. And they support the modern email standards, which sync your inbox, sent and other folders on all your computers and devices.
Why can’t I use a Gmail account for Apple ID?
If your e-mail address was associated with the ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can’t be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID.
Can I have 2 Apple ID with one phone number?
You can’t have two on the phone. But, you can create a new one and use it from your phone. See: How to create a new Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316.
Do I need an email address to create an Apple ID?
All you need is your full name, date of birth, an email address, and phone number. Not sure if you have an Apple ID, or forgot what it is? To find your Apple ID, enter your name and email address at iforgot.apple.com.
Can I use the same phone number for 2 Apple ID?
If you already have an Apple ID that’s an email address, you might not be able to change it to a mobile phone number. However, you can associate your account with different phone numbers or email addresses on your Apple ID account page.
