How to set up iCloud Mail on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Choose [your name] and iCloud.
- Activate iCloud Mail (also known as Mail).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create an iCloud Mail address.
How to recover information from iCloud
- Go to iCloud Drive.
- Click on "Recently Deleted" in the bottom-right corner of the window to restore deleted files on iCloud.com.
- Select the files you want to recover.
- Click on "Restore All" or "Restore Each File".
- Click on "Restore".
How to access iCloud on iPhone
- Open the Settings on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Tap on "Your Name".
- Activate iCloud Drive to easily access iCloud.
Why can’t I create an Apple ID?
If you see the message "Unable to Create Apple ID", it means that you have created too many new Apple IDs within a year to set up iCloud on a single device. To get a new Apple ID without losing your data, follow these methods to change your Apple ID on iPadOS and iOS:
- On your iPhone or iPad, launch the Settings app.
- Scroll down and tap on "Sign Out".
- You will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password.
- Afterwards, you can store your data on this iPhone/iPad.
How to download data from iCloud on iPhone
To download accessible files from iCloud.com or files stored in iCloud Drive, follow these steps:
- Sign in to iCloud.com.
- Turn on iCloud Drive.
- Find the file and click on it.
- At the top of the page, click on "Download" or double-click the file.
How to transfer iCloud backup to a new device
- Turn on the new device.
- Follow the instructions until you see the Wi-Fi screen.
- Tap on the desired Wi-Fi network.
- Use your Apple ID and password to sign in to iCloud.
- Select a backup when prompted.
Where to access iCloud
Before accessing Settings, select "Your Name" at the top of the screen. Then, select iCloud. At the top of the screen, you can see a summary of your iCloud storage usage.
Where to find my iCloud folder
Inside the iCloud Drive folder, Apple reserves an iCloud folder for each user who signs in with an Apple ID.
How to verify the identity of an iCloud account
- Access the Apple menu and choose System Preferences.
- Click on Apple ID.
- Click on Password and Security to receive the verification code.