No matter how many times I change passwords, I am never able to use iCloud.

My Apple password works everywhere else, but NEVER on iCloud. I change it and it still won't work. I have two laptops and an iMac and they cannot be backed up on iCloud although the password is correct. Any suggestions would be helpful.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Jul 23, 2023 8:42 AM

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Raicya

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Jul 27, 2023 2:53 AM in response to Dreamcatmusic

I change it and it still won't work.

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support

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