Is My Apple ID password the same as my email password?

Is your apple id password the same as your email password? They are two completely different accounts. If you used the same password for both accounts (not recommended), then they are the same.

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How do I find out what my Apple ID password is?

If you have a new Apple device

After setup, you can find the "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" option in Settings: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to the Settings app and tap Sign in to your iPhone. Then tap "Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?" and follow the onscreen instructions.

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Is your Apple ID the same as your email?

No. You can have an iCloud email address that is separate from your main AppleID. However some people use them as one and the same. You can use a GMAIL email address as your main AppleID and an iCloud email address as something completely separate.

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Why is my Apple ID asking for my email password?

You're not using your current email password. If you updated the password on another device, make sure that you're using the same password on your Mac. Your email provider needs you to update or reset your password for security reasons.

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Why is my Apple ID and email different?

An alternate Apple ID, sometimes referred to as an Apple ID alias, is assigned when an iCloud email address is set up. It may look the same as your Apple ID, but may end in @icloud.com instead of a third-party email provider. Depending on when your account was set up, it may also end in either @me.com or @mac.com.

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Is my iCloud password the same as my Apple ID?

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Why is my Apple ID saying my password is wrong?

Try signing out of the App Store/iTunes, restart, and then sign back in. Check the updates to see if the apps requiring an update are in your Purchases History. If they aren't in your Purchases History, you can delete the app, and download it using your Apple ID if desired.

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Is it okay to use Gmail for Apple ID?

The similarities between an Apple ID and an iCloud account are simple — an Apple ID may or may not have a separate iCloud account, but an iCloud account is automatically an Apple ID. Apple allows you to sign up for a new Apple ID using any of your existing email addresses from services like Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.

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Can I change Apple ID to email?

How to change your Apple ID to a different email address. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.

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Should your Apple ID be your Gmail?

It could be argued that having an iCloud email address is better for your privacy, but that really is irrelevant when it comes to an Apple ID. You can use any email address you want as an Apple ID, as long as you have access to it. Apple does not care where the email address was established.

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Is your Apple ID password stored anywhere?

2 Is your Apple ID password stored anywhere? You can refer to iCloud Keychain to find your saved passwords or passkeys. The iCloud Keychain is used for saving different passwords in your iPhone/iPad. Go to Settings > Passwords > enter your screen passcode to view your passcode.

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How do I change my Apple ID password?

Change your Apple ID password
  1. Tap Settings > your name > Password & Security.
  2. Tap Change Password.
  3. Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password. Forgot your password?
  4. Tap Change or Change Password.

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Can I change my Apple ID?

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID. Choose Change Apple ID.

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Why can't I use my email address as Apple ID?

If your e-mail address was associated with the ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID.

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What is an Apple ID example?

It consists of an email address (for example, [email protected]) and a password. Apple recommends you use the same Apple ID for all Apple services.

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Can I use my iCloud email as my Apple ID?

"When you change your Apple ID that is a third-party email address, you can use another third-party email address. Or you can use an @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com email address that's already a login alias or alternate Apple ID for your account.

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Can I change my Apple ID email without losing everything?

You can change your Apple ID email but keep the account.

In doing this, you won't lose any of your apps, iCloud storage, or Apple Music subscription.

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How do I change my Apple ID without losing everything?

You won't have to reset your phone. Sign out of the common Apple ID, to include FaceTime and Messages, create a new ID for yourself, and then sign back in. The contents of the phone should remain intact.

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Will I lose my photos if I change my Apple ID?

When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer.

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Which is better Apple ID or Gmail?

If you already use Apple products, then iCloud email may be the best choice. However, Google's long-standing reputation for security and its integration with productivity apps give Gmail the edge. Plus, most services now allow for Gmail to be used for login credentials, so it has become more universal.

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Should I use existing email for Apple ID?

Any valid e-mail address can be used to set up a new Apple ID as long as the e-mail address isn't already being used with an Apple ID as primary or rescue email. In fact it is recommended to use a non Apple email address to set up an Apple ID.

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Should I use my real name for Apple ID?

For your Apple ID, you should use your real name because if/when you add a credit card or other form of payment to your account, the name on the account must match the name on the credit card or other form of payment. For naming a device/computer, you can use a nickname or something besides your real name.

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How many times can you enter your Apple ID password incorrectly?

But if you've enabled a certain iOS 8 security feature on your iPhone, be careful. Unless you backed up, entering the wrong passcode more than six times in a row to unlock your screen will cut you off from your phone's data forever.

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Why can't I log into my Apple ID account?

If you can't log into Apple ID, the first thing you need to do is check your internet connection, then ensure that settings on your iPhone is correct. Last, iOS bugs of your iPhone can also be the cause that need to be checked thoroughly with all possible means.

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Can you delete an Apple ID?

You can delete your Apple ID from Apple's Data and Privacy website. Once an Apple ID account is deleted, you'll lose access to a number of services and saved content.

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Can I have 2 Apple IDs?

Can I have multiple Apple IDs? You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.

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