How to log into your icloud mailbox. How to access the iCloud cloud from a computer to your page? Features of using the service
E-mail has transformed from a communication tool into an essential tool: we use it to communicate with friends, to build and develop a business, to register on various sites and access payment systems and Internet banking. A modern user cannot do without email; a fan of Apple devices and services cannot do without an email address with @icloud.com at the end.
Below the cut is information on how to create iCloud mail on iPhone/iPad and Mac computers, and activate an iCloud account.
The @icloud.com email address is also your Apple ID. It can be used to access Apple features and services: App Store, iCloud, Find My iPhone, FaceTime, iMessage, Game Center and others. A complete list of Apple services and features that can be accessed using an Apple ID is available here. In order to use your registered e-mail as an Apple ID, connect it in the iPhone settings in the iCloud menu.
An Apple ID ending in @icloud.com is more secure and if the password is guessed, attackers will not be able to change it (). You can always reset your password by using your recovery email address, answering security questions, or by contacting Apple Support. When contacting the support service, you must confirm your identity - indicate your date of birth, First Name and Last Name.
Connect your @icloud.com account in the settings of your iPhone, iPad and Mac computer in the “iCloud” menu and no one will ever be able to access your device using the “Find My iPhone” function (turn on lost mode) and activation lock to your photos, contacts, notes, calendar, keychain and stored in iCloud.
How to Create iCloud Mail on Mac
To register an @icloud.com email address in OS X on a Mac:
- Go to System Preferences in the iCloud menu and click on Create Apple ID.
- Select your country of residence and indicate your full date of birth. Once again, I advise you to enter real data so that, if necessary, you can confirm your identity when contacting Apple support.
- In the “Apple ID” line, select “Get free e-mail in iCloud”, in the “E-mail” field, enter the “name part” of the mailbox, and then First Name, Last Name and password for the account. If you want to subscribe to newsletters about Apple products and services, check the appropriate box and click “Next”.
- Select 3 security questions and give answers to them that you will not forget under any circumstances (required to access Apple ID security settings and ). Provide a recovery email address and click Next.
The @icloud.com email address will be successfully registered and you will be notified accordingly. In order to confirm your backup email address, follow the link from the letter and enter your email and password.
If you want to use your registered email address as your Apple ID to download content from the App Store and iTunes Store, sync contacts, photos, notes, calendar, Safari bookmarks, Keychain, and Find My iPhone, connect your account on your Mac to system settings in the iCloud menu.
How to Register an @icloud.com Email Address on a Windows Computer
It is impossible to create iCloud mail on a computer running Windows OS and there is no escape from it. Pre-register your @icloud.com mailbox on your iPhone, iPad or Mac computer (read how to do this above), and then use a web browser in Windows to go to the icloud.com website in the Mail web application.
Anyone can create iCloud mail, it is free (5 GB of free space on the Apple server), does not contain advertising and is effective in the fight against spam. The only inconvenience is that you can register the @icloud.com address only on Apple devices: iPhone, iPad or Mac connected to the Internet.
iCloud is a cloud storage with many useful features. Together with iTunes and other services, Apple creates a rich user toolkit for owners of Apple gadgets of all generations - iPad, iTunes, iPod.
The capabilities of iCloud are difficult to overestimate. This includes remote access to stored data under a single account, creation of backup copies, automatic synchronization, and comfortable work with media content.
And everything would be fine. However, during the operation of the service, users may be overcome by characteristic problems that often arise through their own fault: email is not confirmed, the application or website is not logged in correctly, due to non-compliance with security rules, it becomes necessary to unblock your account, etc. .
This article is designed to help you quickly deal with these and other troubles in the iCloud service, so that, as before, you can fully enjoy its technologies in your account.
Let's take a detailed look at the solution to each issue separately.
Authorization
It would seem that what could be difficult about typing a login and password? But some beginners still manage to fall into a stupor even at this initial stage of use.
Login to iCloud is carried out using a single Apple system ID. That is, if you have registered with iTunes, the same account can also be used to log in to iCloud.com.
To log in to the service:
On the site
1. On the main page of the iCloud website, in the first line, enter the login (mail address) specified in the account, and in the second line - the password.
2. Click the “Login” button (right arrow).
4. If you wish, you can activate any subsection in your account, and also go to your profile settings.
In an application on your computer
1. If you do not have the iCloud client installed on your PC yet, go to https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT204283 and click the “Download” button.
2. Install the downloaded distribution into the system:
- During installation, under the text of the license agreement, click the radio button “I accept the terms...”;
- optionally connect the update module: click on the checkbox in the “Automatically update...” option;
- click the “Install” button.
3. Launch the application. In the panel that opens, enter your Apple ID (email) and password. Click “Login”.
On phone/tablet
To change storage synchronization settings, in the gadget:
1. Open: Settings → iCloud.
2. Move the On/Off sliders. in the corresponding options (Mail, Contacts, Calendars, etc.).
What to do if the message “Account not verified” appears when you log in
Close the service settings panel, and then open it again and try to log in.
Log in to your email and view your Spam folder. Perhaps the mail service mistakenly blocked the letter with the link to activate your profile.
If for some reason the verification message did not arrive by email, in the service settings panel, click the “Resend confirmation” button.
How to change settings and data in your profile?
1. On the cloud storage website, go to the “Settings” section.
3. In the tab that opens, on the website https://appleid.apple.com/ru-ru (Apple’s official web resource), enter your Apple ID and password.
4. Make changes to the relevant sections of data (primary and backup email, password, device information, payment details).
To activate editing mode in a field, use the appropriate links (Add..., Edit..., More details...).
How to unblock an account?
- “... disabled for security reasons”;
- “Login failed...”;
- "Blocked..."
It is necessary to restore access to the account, that is, unblock it, as follows:
1. Go to iforgot.apple.com/ru.
2. Enter your Apple ID in the field.
4. Select a method to confirm account rights (via email or security questions): click the button next to the appropriate option.
5. To unlock your profile, enter your existing password, or reset it and enter a new key (about ).
Attention! After several unsuccessful attempts to restore the ID, the unlocking service using the specified ID becomes unavailable. It can be used again after 24 hours. If two-factor authentication has been activated on your account, you will additionally need a mobile number or a trusted device to unlock it.
How to delete a profile in iCloud?
On an iOS device
1. Tap the “Settings” section.
2. Open the “iCloud” subsection.
3. Touch your finger to activate the “Logout” function.
Attention! If your device has iOS 7 installed, click “Delete account”.
4. Run the “Exit” command again, and then select “Delete from...”.
5. Enter your password to log into your Apple system profile.
If you don't have an iOS device
Method No. 1
- Log in using your Apple ID to the icloud.com/find service.
- Go to the device panel.
- Tap "Erase".
- After destroying the data, run the “Delete from account” command.
Method No. 2
If you cannot restore access to content management (follow Method No. 1), you must create a new password for the identifier. Thus, if the device is sold or lost, its owner will no longer be able to delete the content stored in your iCloud account.
Good luck setting up the service!
In this article we will tell you several ways to access the iCloud cloud from a computer or laptop on Windows, or through any browser.
Why is this necessary? For example, to transfer a file or photo to a computer. Or log into someone else's Apple ID. From your computer, add notes, events and calendar reminders to your smartphone, or find your lost iPhone.
Login to iCloud via the website
The easiest way to log into iCloud without installing additional software is to open the website icloud.com. This can be done from a computer, smartphone or even a TV with a browser. To log in, enter your Apple ID email and password. You can also create a new Apple ID here.
After logging in, the site will offer to change the language and time zone, and add an avatar.
All data from your device is available through the browser: mail, contact list, calendar, photos, iCloud Drive cloud, notes, reminders, online versions of Pages, Numbers, Keynote, searching for friends on a map or your Apple devices. iCloud Drive lets you upload and download files directly through your browser.
Sign in to iCloud.com using Mobile Safari
If you open iCloud.com on an iPhone via Safari, instead of the login window there will be recommendations for setting up the cloud.
This is how iCloud is displayed in mobile Safari.
Open the full version of the site.
Works!
iCloud for Windows
To work with the cloud not through a browser, but using Windows Explorer, install the iCloud program from the official Apple website https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT204283.
- Download and launch iCloud for Windows.
- Restart your computer.
- If the program does not open automatically when the system starts, find it manually through Start and launch it.
- Enter your Apple ID account information to sign in.
- Use the checkboxes to select the functions that the program will synchronize across all devices. Click Apply.
Turning on Photos creates a separate iCloud Photos folder in Windows Explorer. New photos and videos from your computer will be added to “Uploads” for viewing on Apple devices. Photos from Apple devices will go to the “Downloads” folder for viewing on a computer or laptop. The Shared folder contains files that you have shared with other users.
If you turn on iCloud Drive, a separate folder will appear in File Explorer. Essentially, this is an analogue of Yandex Disk. All files inside this folder are synced and stored in the Apple cloud.
You can also enable synchronization of contacts and mail with Outlook.
After installation, all iCloud functions become available through Start. But most of them open the official website, as was written in the first method. That is, when you click on Mail, it will not open the program, but the web interface in the browser.
When you turn off iCloud on Windows, all files from the program folders will be deleted from the computer, but they will remain in the cloud.
Another feature of the program is that the Windows login is not displayed in the list of my devices via the website.
Today there are quite a few cloud storage services and an iPhone user can use any of the available range of services. However, perhaps the most convenient way for the owner of an iOS device is to back up important information through the iCloud service - a cloud developed by Apple specifically for its users.
Of course, the main advantage of the “native” cloud is that the owner of an iPhone or other iOS gadget does not need to install anything additional - iCloud is “built in” to the user settings, in addition, there is a special additional application iCloud Drive - a little later we will figure out why it is need to.
Another plus is, again, the absence of unnecessary hassle with creating a special account. To log into the iCloud cloud, you do not need to create any new account; the user's Apple ID is used.
And finally, the third, also very important advantage of iCloud is that you can conveniently interact with it not only on the mobile device itself. You can also access the cloud from a computer using a special program or through a browser and the iCloud.com portal.
How to manage iCloud from a mobile device?
The initial setup of iCloud begins with the Settings menu of your iOS device. Find the iCloud item in the settings, tap it, enter your Apple ID.
Synchronization
A service menu will appear in front of you, which is very easy to manage. You simply select in the “Programs using iCloud” section those applications in which you want to backup the information stored in them, and then activate the corresponding slider. As soon as the slider is turned on, the gadget data is synchronized with the cloud and other iOS devices where you are logged into your iCloud account using a single Apple ID. Simply put, if you have two iOS devices, for example, an iPhone and an iPad, and you use the same Apple ID on them (which, of course, is most likely), then the information between them will be synchronized.
It is worth noting that no one prohibits enabling synchronization for all programs available to the cloud, however, please note that only 5 GB of storage space is provided to the iOS user for free. So if you want to save money, it's better to configure your synchronization settings wisely.
Find iPhone
After setting up synchronization, you must also select the options for the “Find iPhone” and “iCloud Backup” sections. We strongly recommend enabling the first option; it will help you in case of loss or theft of your device. The option will allow you to lock the device and place a random message with the owner’s contacts on the locked screen.
Backup copy
Regarding the second section, there are subtleties here. By creating a backup, you actually “put” all the information on your device into the cloud, including even correspondence in instant messengers. This, of course, is great, because here if we need to clean the smartphone (and such a need may arise if the device begins to work slower and/or with errors), then we can safely clean it, and then simply restore the data from the cloud and start using it as if nothing had happened .
But... Of course, there is a “but”. The “5 GB rule” also applies here, so you should think about whether all the information stored on the device is really needed? If yes, then create a copy - if you want manually - in this case you need to periodically go to the backup menu and click on “Create a backup copy”. Or you can turn on the “Backup to iCloud” slider and then the backup will be performed automatically whenever the gadget is connected to a charger and a Wi-Fi network.
If you don’t create a backup copy, don’t worry, the data that you marked as synchronized will not disappear from your device. Even if a critical error suddenly occurs and you have to restore the device via iTunes, and then after setting up you select the “Set up as new...” option, as soon as the device connects to Wi-Fi, all synchronized data will be transferred to it from the cloud.
iCloud Drive
And finally, about iCloud Drive. This, as we said above, is a pre-installed application. Why is it needed? With it, you can manage the synchronized data. In settings, you specify which programs are allowed access to iCloud Drive using the sliders located below the cloud storage menu item of the same name.
For example, you selected Pages and created a document in this application. When saving, you can save it in iCloud Drive and work with it after that both on your other iOS devices by opening the application on them, and from your computer.
How to manage iCloud via computer?
By the way, about the computer. You have two ways to view information stored on the cloud via PC.
iCloud.com
The easiest way, which does not require preliminary installation of any programs, is a special page - iCloud.com. To log into your “personal account” on this portal, you need to indicate your Apple ID. As soon as you log in, you will see a menu that may differ for different users - depending on what synchronization parameters are specified in the settings.
The most valuable feature of the site is the activation of the lost mode, which is available when the “Find iPhone” option is turned on. Otherwise, the functionality of the portal is very prosaic - you can work with all the files stored on it, you can create new ones in the appropriate sections, and all changes will be synchronized. That is, if you make changes to a note on the website, it will change on the device.
iCloud program
If you own a Macbook or desktop Mac, of course, for you and if you want to manage the cloud through a program on your computer, there will be no need to pre-install anything - the corresponding utility is available here by default. If you have a Windows PC, you will need to first download and install iCloud.
We recommend downloading this utility from the official Apple website. Installation is very simple - run the downloaded .exe file, and everything will be done for you automatically. After installation, you can open the program, it will ask for your Apple ID - enter your username and password, then click the “Login” button. Are you in? Now wait a while for the synced data to load. Once the download is complete, you can start working with them.
Let's summarize
So, now, we hope you are convinced that the iCloud cloud (iCloud) is a very convenient and easy-to-manage service. Moreover, it doesn’t matter what kind of device you have at hand - mobile or not, you can always access your data, change it or create new ones. At the same time, it is worth noting that, like everything made by Apple, iCloud rarely upsets users with errors and problems. And, nevertheless, if you encounter any problems, you can quickly resolve them in a special iCloud support center created by the Apple giant.
E-mail (including iCloud mail) has long been transformed from a non-standard tool for communication into a cure for all ills: mail allows lightning-fast authorization on social networks and websites, bypassing registration, opens up the opportunity to keep in touch with colleagues and respond to requests from superiors, allows interact with payment systems and keep track of recent innovations that have occurred in the world.
And, if a few years ago you chose a service where you should register a new e-mail (Mail, Gmail, Yahoo, Yandex), it was not possible the first time (the functionality is different everywhere, and therefore you had to spend hours thinking about the decision, but mail is obliged to serve long!), Now Apple has tried to solve the dilemma and has built iCloud email directly into cloud storage.
Benefits of iCloud Mail
The list of iCloud mail bonuses is impressive:
- The ability to store data for free for a total of 5 gigabytes (if the specified space is too small, the guys from Apple offer to purchase additional space, up to 2 terabytes);
- No advertising (and although Gmail and even Yandex also tried to change the approach to the implementation of information in mailboxes, even the slightest notifications do not pop up in iCloud);
- Full integration with iOS and MacOS. The result is a working push notification system that warns about the receipt of new emails in real time in the background. However, other e-mail clients have already reached such capabilities, but previously one had to dream about “push” technology;
- An intuitive interface that is equally convenient when working from a smartphone or tablet, as well as from a computer. The developers tried to explain in “simple words” how to quickly exchange data, what hot keys to use and where to store everything important under triple protection;
- The ability to work under pseudonyms, thereby avoiding spam and services that can send ten or even more messages per day. In addition, you can create temporary accounts using mail unlinked from the main folder with messages.
How to create mail
Access to mail is officially open to owners of Apple equipment (iPhone, iPad or iPod are also suitable) and MacOS. You can create iCloud mail in a few minutes, the main thing is to repeat the following set of steps (instructions were performed on a smartphone):
- Open “Settings” and go to the “Passwords and Accounts” section;
- Select the option to create an “Account”;
- Select “iCloud” from the list that appears. Next you will have to enter your Apple ID information. Without such an account, registration is impossible!
- The last stage of creating mail is to fill in optional, but sometimes useful personal data for auto-filling text fields. Full name, birthday information, and desired nickname. All you have to do is check the box next to “Get a free e-mail in iCloud” and save the changes;
- If the pseudonym is busy, you will have to choose from the proposed options or generate a new and unique one;
- And one more thing - it’s impossible to work with the service without a password, and therefore, for additional protection, you’ll have to come up with a really worthwhile option. It is better to use an unpredictable combination of letters and numbers (not forgetting about symbols and different case);
- The long setup procedure ends with the selection of a security question, which is important to write down somewhere (otherwise, when restoring access to your account through the support service, unexpected difficulties may arise). If there is nowhere to write it down, then it is worth specifying a backup e-mail, as a remedy for all situations in life (for example, if the answer to a security question is forgotten, the second e-mail can become the straw for salvation);
- The most important steps have already been completed - then iCloud will offer to receive notifications and send the results of interaction with the service, and at the same time will offer to accept the terms and conditions described by the endless layer of information.
As a result of the work done, incoming messages will begin to appear in the cloud storage and, accordingly, it will be possible to interact with letters from several devices, including from a browser. Additionally, it is worth noting an interesting fact - mail created via iCloud completely replaces (or rather repeats) the capabilities of the Apple ID - from now on it will be possible to log in to any services such as iTunes, App Store and FaceTime via @iCloud.com.
How to log into mail
There are two ways to access iCloud mail:
From iPhone, iPad or iPod
The most logical and convenient option to access your email inbox is to use the Mail tool built into iOS (the shortcut is lying around on the desktop. Those notorious push notifications work here, the interface easily copes with a whole collection of services, and at the same time interacts with the Siri voice assistant.
Those who use several e-mails at once will receive a pleasant bonus - the ability to also connect Mail, Gmail, Yandex and Outlook to Mail. All information will be stored in one place, sorted according to a given algorithm and arrive along with notifications, well, isn’t it wonderful?
From computer
The option to go to mail is excellent, but, of course, it is very different (primarily in terms of comfort, information content and speed of interaction) from how everything happens on portable devices.
To authorize in the mail, just go to and go through a simple authorization on the network, using the data from the Apple ID or directly from the mail. In some cases, you will have to confirm your identity using two-factor authentication technology - a code with further instructions will be sent to your smartphone, tablet or player of the latest generation (it is important to immediately check whether the location and IP address are displayed correctly, otherwise you can give someone your own account and all related information, it’s better not to take unnecessary risks).
If all actions are performed correctly, a corresponding tab will appear in the browser, labeled with the already familiar “Mail” application.
How to use mail
- On iPad, iPhone and iPod. The developers have not provided any unexpected tricks. Each user has the opportunity to “Change” the way incoming letters are displayed, configure folders (some data can be placed, for example, in “Alerts”; for other important messages, arrange a “VIP meeting”, and dump spam to a place where even Push- notifications do not arrive), add accounts, attach files. The synchronization system with iCloud services is implemented in an interesting way - just check the box in “Settings”;
- On the computer. With a PC there are no less possibilities for changing parameters; the system of automatic data filtering looks interesting. All you have to do is open the email and immediately tag “new” with a specific tag. Got a letter from your boss? It's time to move it to the "Work" folder. Has the data on the English language learning server been updated? Let it become learning. Is there endless spam coming from your online store? And there are no problems here - you can safely mark the “Spam” checkbox and continue working.
Has everything changed recently? The developers allow you to remove invented tags and bring them to the “default” status in a few seconds.
How to add additional mail on a smartphone?
Officially, Apple offers two options - using those options that are available in the “Accounts and Passwords” system settings (Yahoo, Outlook, and others are located there). If you need another option, use the official service, which.
There it is enough to enter the exact email address (to the last letter, otherwise the system will not produce any results). The final touch is to transfer the necessary information in the “Accounts” section by selecting “Other” and initiating the addition of a new email. A few seconds to set up and there will be more opportunities for communication (and push notifications will work even where there was no such option before).
