Can't sign in

Can't get signed in to iCloud. The iCloud help page, under Trouble signing in says, "Important:  If you use the same Apple ID for iCloud as you do for other Apple services, such as the Apple Online Store, iTunes Store, ... changing your iCloud account password also changes your password for those services." I changed my password for the store thinking that might help. Nope. I don't know how to change the password for my iCloud account. Every time I sign in to iCloud a message comes up that says, "Cannot Sign Up ... The Apple ID is valid but is not an iCloud account."
Cut to the chase, how can I get signed in to iCloud?!
Thanks much.

Howdy, troysantos!
It looks like you'll need to set up the account to through an iOS device or on a Mac running Lion or Mountain Lion before the actual iCloud account is created (it is somewhat a separate beast from your Apple ID).
The following article has links for setting this up on your Mac or you iOS device.
Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4436
How do I sign up for iCloud?
You can sign up for iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5 or later, or through System Preferences on a Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.4 or later. Just follow the setup instructions for your iOS device or Mac.
Note: You may need to verify the email address that you use for your Apple ID. See Frequently Asked Questions About Apple ID for more information.
This should enable logging in through the iCloud.com website.
Any additional issues encountered beyond that are likely addressed here:
iCloud: Account troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3988
Best regards,
Allen

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