Apple ID

The ol' switcheroo

How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad

Lory Gil and Christine Chan 1 year ago 5

You can switch iCloud accounts on your iPhone and iPad with just a few taps.

Protection times 2

Developers: Don't forget to set up 2FA for your Apple ID - here's how!

Lory Gil 1 year ago 3

When you use two-factor authentication with your personal and developer Apple ID, you don't have to register multiple devices.

delete your account

How to delete your Apple ID

Mikah Sargent 2 years ago 8

You can delete your Apple ID using Apple's new Data and Privacy Portal. This guide will help you out!

Locked out!

How to change or reset your Mac's account password

Lory Gil 2 years ago 3

If you want to reset your Mac's password because you've forgotten it, you're not totally lost if you set up Apple ID unlock first.

12 Days of Tech Tips

How to create an Apple ID for a family member

Lory Gil 2 years ago 1

This holiday season, we’re gifting our readers with 12 essential tech tips for any household. Day 2: Got your mom, sister, or relative an iPhone for Christmas? Help set up and get them started with an Apple ID.

Secure your Apple ID

You can now change your Apple ID from a 3rd-party email to Apple domain!

Lory Gil 2 years ago 13

Need to make changes to your Apple ID? You can manage it on your iPhone!

What's wrong with my password?

iCloud password not working in third-party apps? Here's the fix!

Lory Gil 3 years ago 5

If your Apple ID doesn't work when signing back in to third-party apps, it's possible you have an app-specific password set up for it. Here's how to find out.

Lock. Down.

Setup Buddy says you should enable 2FA. Listen to Buddy.

Rene Ritchie 3 years ago 5

As part of iOS 10.3, Set Up Assistant, the wizard that walks you through signing in on a new or newly updated iPhone or iPad, will now prompt you to enable 2-factor authentication if you haven't already. Do it.

Mastering iCloud

How to reset your Apple ID password

Lory Gil, Rene Ritchie and Mick Symons 3 years ago 2

If you can't remember your Apple ID password, you can reset it using the web browser on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you don't even remember your Apple ID, you can try to recover that too!