Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off June 10 at 10 a.m. PDT with Keynote address
The Keynote will be available to stream on apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback will be available after the conclusion of the stream.
The Keynote will be available to stream on apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback will be available after the conclusion of the stream.
I see a message appear when i log into my Catalina Desktop verions 10.15.7 "Sign in with Apple ID"
Why does it want me to log in with Apple ID and what do I miss if I don't?
[Image Edited by Moderator to Remove Personal Information]
macfrombrampton wrote:
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/f7d5915b-c08c-422d-9e0c-fe4d534f683f
Why would I login to this menu ?
"Why does it want me to log in with Apple ID and what do I miss if I don't?"
The only thing you "miss" would be the options it offers there, mostly iCloud functions for different programs and services. Since you can access the App Store directly anyway, and that's all you need, there is no need for you to log in with your Apple ID, but the fact that you have not logged in with your Apple ID is the reason it is prompting you. Apple devices are designed to be used in connection with an active Apple ID, but if you don't need the associated services, no harm done in ignoring it. The only way I know to avoid that prompt is to actually log in on the System Preferences pane or when prompted. Just ignore or dismiss it if you don't want to log in.
macfrombrampton wrote:
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/f7d5915b-c08c-422d-9e0c-fe4d534f683f
Why would I login to this menu ?
"Why does it want me to log in with Apple ID and what do I miss if I don't?"
The only thing you "miss" would be the options it offers there, mostly iCloud functions for different programs and services. Since you can access the App Store directly anyway, and that's all you need, there is no need for you to log in with your Apple ID, but the fact that you have not logged in with your Apple ID is the reason it is prompting you. Apple devices are designed to be used in connection with an active Apple ID, but if you don't need the associated services, no harm done in ignoring it. The only way I know to avoid that prompt is to actually log in on the System Preferences pane or when prompted. Just ignore or dismiss it if you don't want to log in.
I know its asking me for my password. why is it appearig is the question? Why is it asking me to log into my Apple ID. I posted the image and apple felt it "contained personal information"
It only had Apple ID and bellow the password field.
Depending on how your Mac was originally set up, if you have set up an Apple ID with it to use, say, with Apple Music, the App Store, Messages, Apple's iCloud services (for synchronizing between multiple devices with Photos, Contacts, Mail, Calendars etc. etc.), but for some reason you logged out (or never logged in) to iCloud or to your Apple ID on this Mac, it will remind you like this to log in to your Apple ID in order to activate those services. Following the prompt and logging in to your Apple ID will make using these services go more smoothly. For instance, if your Apple ID is not logged in, Messages that come in to your iPhone won't be shown in the Mac Messages program. And so forth.
Most people set up their Macs to automatically log in to their Apple ID (and stay logged in) when the Mac is booted but you don't have to, it's more or less a matter of personal preference and convenience.
Look at System Preferences => Apple ID (on older systems it would be called iCloud) and look to see what items are checked. You may need to log in with your Apple ID and password to do this. If you uncheck everything here under "iCloud" or under "Apps using iCloud," in the future it may stop reminding you about logging in.
I do not see what your describing any more. It has changed to just sign in. However I am not loosing any functionality. I have access to app store, updates works.
Why would I login to this menu ?
It's asking for your password and not your Apple ID.
I understand what your describing but I only use the app store and I log in directly form the app store app. I dont understand why this seprate prompt appears when I startup the Macbook pro.
Sign in with Apple ID
