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The good news is that setting up an Apple Account is quick and straightforward, regardless of your situation.

Here’s how to set up an Apple Account on any rig.

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What is an Apple Account?

Your Apple Account is the personal account system that connects you to Apple’s ecosystem of products and services.

Think of it as your digital passport to everything Apple offers.

Tap Apple Account

However, it represents much more than just login credentials.

Thentap your profile iconat the top of the screen.

Tap Apple Account

Next, find andtap Apple Account.

Create an Apple Account

Create an account

go for the drop down arrow and selectCreate Account.

Thentap Create Your Apple Account.

And lastly,enter the verification codesent to your email.

Fill in your Apple Account details

Heres how:

1.

Visit Apple’s website

Open your browserandgo toappleid.apple.com.

3. key in your information

4.

Verify your Apple Account

You’ll also have to input the CAPTCHA letters.

If you’re visually impaired,hit the speakericon under the box to hear the letters.

Verify and finalize your account

Check your email for a verification code.

How to set up Apple Id - Visit Apple’s website

And for the final step,enter itto activate your new Apple Account andclick Continueto finalize.

For less-known features, check out the changes toiOS 18 Notes.

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