How to open an account for iCloud
I just purchased the MacBook M2 and I'd like to use iCloud storage ... How do I sign up & download?
MacBook Air, macOS 12.6
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Set up new Mac Set up your Mac - Apple Support the same Apple ID and password with all accounts credentials known to you has to be signed in Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support Mac system preferences the iCloud has to be set up Set up iCloud on your Mac - Apple Support again iCloud Drive is to be turned on Set up iCloud Drive - Apple Support
Note : In case if you want to create a new Apple ID How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support
And inbuilt apps boxes are to be turned on iCloud in the new operating system Set up iCloud features on Mac - Apple Support
Add an email account to Mail on your Mac - Apple Support
Note : Setting up new Mac is time taking , it depends upon your typing speed on the keyboard , and entering the credentials correctly , high network speed is essential to configure the settings .
See this article What you can do with iCloud storage - Apple Support