pauline263

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Q: hi, is icloud different

I am trying to log into my icloud for first time since set up, is my icloud id different from my general apple id

Posted on Mar 19, 2016 8:55 AM

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Q: hi, is icloud different

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by ManSinha,

ManSinha Mar 19, 2016 9:00 AM in response to pauline263
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Mar 19, 2016 9:00 AM in response to pauline263

The Apple ID is the one you need

Your Apple ID

    1. Forgot iCloud Password
    2. Forgot Apple ID
    3. Apple ID - Apple Support
    4. Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses - Apple Support
    5. If your Apple ID has been locked - Apple Support
    6. About your Apple ID email addresses - Apple Support
    7. Get help with Apple ID

From a post by Kappy

iCloud Drive FAQ - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201104

Jan. 2016: Using iCloud Drive without caching files locally on computer - https://discussions.apple.com/message/29707288#29707288 - "You can turn off iCloud Drive on your Mac (system preferences > iCloud > iCloud drive > off) and access iCloud Drive via your browser at iCloud.com > iCloud Drive."

Rationale behind iCloud storage - Jan 2016 - https://discussions.apple.com/message/29713224#29713224

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by pauline263,

pauline263 Mar 19, 2016 9:09 AM in response to ManSinha
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Mar 19, 2016 9:09 AM in response to ManSinha

Ive been trying to sign in and its not letting me. ive changed my apple password incase its that but I can sign in to the main apple site with my apple id but not icloud ??
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ManSinha Mar 19, 2016 9:48 AM in response to pauline263
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Mar 19, 2016 9:48 AM in response to pauline263

Are you trying to sign in on the computer or on the phone?
If on the computer - empty the cache of the browser, delete any cookies - reboot the computer and please try again
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by pauline263,

pauline263 Mar 19, 2016 9:49 AM in response to ManSinha
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Mar 19, 2016 9:49 AM in response to ManSinha

ive tried all that now and its still not letting me in ??
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by ManSinha,Helpful

ManSinha Mar 19, 2016 9:54 AM in response to pauline263
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Mar 19, 2016 9:54 AM in response to pauline263

Then contact Apple using the support link at the top of this page - and connect with them using chat or phone as per your convenience
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