What exactly is an "Apple Account?" What is its' purpose? How do I know if I even have an Apple Account? What would, or should it look like? What would be the advantage (if any) to having an Apple Account? How would I manage an Apple Account? Would an Apple Account make it any easier for me to understand how to use my desktop iMac?
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Original Title: Apple Account
iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.7
Hello~ It’s called an Apple Account now instead of Apple ID. You’re signed in here so you definitely have one ;-) Here’s some helpful information. Click on and review…
Apple Account - Official Apple Support
Manage and use your Apple Account - Apple Support
Also…
Welcome to iMac Getting Started Guide - Apple Support
If you need more information…please feel free to post back.
~Katana-San~
Here is an explanation video provided by Apple explaining what an Apple Account is.
What is an Apple Account? - Apple Support
You can see if you have an Apple Account on your Mac by going to the Apple menu in the upper left corner, then going down to System Settings. The Apple Account would appear on the top there and if one has not been entered, you will see a prompt to Sign In. It is also the same one that is used to sign in here. It is a single account that can be used for all Apple services.
For many services on your Mac, such as using iCloud, Messages, App Store, etc, the Apple Account would be needed. It does not help you to understand your iMac, but this User Guide may be able to help. The slight problem is that the iMac may not have all the features in the User Guide since the iMac is using MacOS 12.7 and likely is not capable of upgrading any further to take advantage of those features.
Welcome to iMac Getting Started Guide - Apple Support
IdrisSeabright wrote:
You have an Apple Account. One is required to log in here.
You may find this page helpful:
Apple Account - Official Apple Support
There's a video partway down called "What is an Apple Account."
ETA - We all posted at exactly the same time.... (My time changed when I added the edit. )
Hello~ GMTA!! I see that I am in perfect company with you and *Chatanoogan. Two of my favs!!
~Katana-San~
You have an Apple Account. One is required to log in here.
You may find this page helpful:
Apple Account - Official Apple Support
There's a video partway down called "What is an Apple Account."
ETA - We all posted at exactly the same time.... (My time changed when I added the edit. )
Understanding the purpose and management of an Apple Account
