What Apple Account is used for
Apple ID/Apple Account is both your iTunes account and the login for youriCloudaccount.
It is basically your one-stop-shop for everything Apple.
So what’s all the confusion?
So the iTunes account was renamed to Apple Account.
You don’t need more than one Apple Account.
In fact, the experience is better using the same Apple Account across all devices.
And while you are asked to sign in to iCloud separately, this is the same as Apple Account.
Why Do We Have To Sign Into Both Apple Account and iCloud?
What Is Family Sharing?
Family Sharing is a way to link Apple Accounts together into one unit.
Do you need Family Sharing?
Many families simply use the same Apple Account across all of their devices.
It’s easy enough tochildproof an iPadto restrict app downloads among other things.
And having the same Apple Account as your spouse makes sharing apps, music, movies, etc.
it’s possible for you to manage your account on Apple’s Apple Account website.
Simply click theCreate a New Passwordlink.
In addition to changing your password, you might also change your security question and set uptwo-factor authentication.
FAQ
Children under age 13 can’t create an Apple Account on their own.
An adult who is thefamily organizer for Family Sharingcan create an Apple Account for the child.
Some people who got their Apple Accounts before 2008 may have all three.
The portion before@is what you chose when you originally obtained your Apple Account.
Apple recommends youturn on two-factor authenticationfor your Apple Account as an additional layer of security.
When you set it up, you designate your trusted devices.
