What is an Apple ID?
An Apple Account/Apple ID lets you personalise your Apple on-line experience. Once you have created an Apple Account/Apple ID you will use it to access those Apple online resources which require you to identify yourself. With your Apple Account/Apple ID you can access your Apple Store order history and our Self Service website. Your Apple Account/Apple ID account is also used for iPhoto and iTunes.
What are the benefits of an Apple ID?
To create an Apple ID (typically your email address) or sign in using an existing Apple ID, click here. If you have made purchases through the iTunes Store or have a MobileMe account, you can use the same Apple ID you use for either of those.
By creating and using an Apple ID, you can personalise your Apple Online Store experience. You can save items you are interested in purchasing, save a shopping basket if you are almost ready to place an order, use Express Checkout ordering on our secure website, check your order status or change your order, and much more.
Additionally, your Apple ID gives you access to other Apple resources including:
- Buying music, movies, and TV shows at the iTunes Store
- Buying or downloading applications at the App Store
- Using Express Checkout ordering on the Apple Online Store
- Ordering photos and photo books with iPhoto or Aperture
- Registering your Apple products
- Accessing support for your products from AppleCare
- Getting One to One personal training and other services at an Apple Retail Store
Sign in to Your Account to begin taking advantage of these features!
If you forgot your Apple ID, try your current email address. If that doesn't work, you can find your username with our Apple ID recovery tool, iForgot. You can also visit the Your Apple ID Support page.
If you still can't sign in, please contact Apple Store Customer Service at 0800 922 72. For security purposes, Apple cannot provide you with your Apple ID or password.
How to create an Apple ID account?
To create an Apple ID account and password, click here. Enter your e-mail address, which becomes your Apple ID account username, and all of the other required fields.
Can I buy online without an Apple ID?
With our Guest Checkout feature, you can check out on the Apple Online Store without an Apple ID or password. Simply add the items you would like to purchase to your shopping basket, enter your shipping and payment information, and click the "Place Order Now" button.
You will be able to visit online Order Status to check your order status and track shipments. To cancel items, add items, or make changes to your order, please call 0800 922 72. To determine eligibility or request an Apple rebate, visit the Product Promotions website. For more information about Apple promotions, review the What's New section of online Help.
Can I have more than one Apple ID account?
Yes, but it is not recommended as you will not be able to view your complete order history under the same Apple ID account. Please note, Apple ID accounts can not be merged.
Can I delete my Apple ID account?
Apple ID accounts cannot be deleted, it is recommended you remove all personal information from your Apple ID profile instead.
I forgot my Apple ID account password.
Follow the instructions on the iForgot web site password. Your sign-in information will be sent to the email address you chose for your Apple ID account. Alternatively you can answer the password recovery question you set when you created your account.
For security reasons, Apple cannot reset the password for you.
Apple ID and MobileMe accounts.
If you created a Full or Trial MobileMe account, your account Name (name@me.com or name@mac.com) is also an Apple ID account. You can use the same login and password for both MobileMe services and for the Apple Store, however if you wish you can still continue to use any previously created Apple IDs.
As long as your MobileMe account is active, the associated AIM account will also be active for your use with iChat. Learn more
How do I change my Apple ID account details?
It is easy to change your user name, password, or billing information. Just click on “Account” at the top of any Apple Store page and sign in. Once signed in, you can review and edit your personal information. Alternatively you can visit http://myinfo.apple.com to modify your Apple ID account.
Note: You will not be able to change your credit card information if you have Express Checkout turned on - Turn Express Checkout on or off