I am unable to use my Apple ID as my iCloud id... why?

I am unable to use my Apple ID as my iCloud id... why? ... the error it shows says "Cannot Sign In".... "This Apple ID is valid but is not an iCloud Account"

You can only create a new iCloud account using a Mac or an IOS device, once you have done that you will be able to sign in using a PC.

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    I am unable to use my apple id and even unable to rest the user id, I've done purchases with my previous apple ID and now, if i want to make updates on my phone it requies a password, when i type in the password it shows as RETRY !!! and i tried resetting the apple id, nd the screen shows an email is sent reset of password, so far i never receive any email. please kindly help me. thanks

    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Put in a request for another verification e-mail to be sent to you.
    Start here, change your country if necessary and go to manage your account.
    Also check your Mail rules and filtering, the verification mail may be going to a junk folder or even being deleted altogether. You may also wish to contact your mail provider to see if their spam filters are removing the email before it gets to you.

  • I am unable to use my apple ID as my password is constantly 'wrong' and unable to sync music i already had back on to my ipod touch 4th generation

    I am unable to use my apple ID as my password is constantly 'wrong' and unable to sync music i already had back on to my ipod touch 4th generation

    Just what are you doing? What is the wording of the error message?

  • I am not getting the verification e mail, for my apple id and unable to use the apple store

    Hi There,
    I am uable to get the verification e mail for my apple id and unable to use the apple store.
    Regards,
    Ameera

    G to appleid.apple.com and then to manage ID and see if you can get the ID working there

  • HT201303 Why am I unable to use the apple store card  I purchased to purchase a movie or anything else from the iTunes app store???

    WHY AM I UNABLE TO USE THE APPLE STORE CARD I PURCHASED  FROM BEST BUY TO BUY A MOVIE OR ANYTHING ELSE FROM ITUNES OR THE APPLE STORE/

    Apple store gift cards and iTunes gift cards are not interchangeble. They have to be used for the store in which they were purchased.

  • HT2204 Althrough I have updated my credit card information, but still unable to use the apple ID.

    Althrough I have updated my credit card information, but still unable to use the apple ID.

    If you are making use of a "subscription" desktop application the subscription has to be "active" (paid up).
    Once your updated info is processed you'll be able to use the subscription application.
    As Bernd wrote - Adobe Reader is free (download, install, use).
    Be well...

  • Im unable to use my apple ID with imessage or FaceTime on my mobile. Ive tried almost everything but still no success. Please help!!!

    Im unable to use my apple ID with imessage or FaceTime on my mobile. Ive tried almost everything but still no success. Please help!!!
    Im getting the please try again youve used an incorrect password notification on the screen when I know for certain that im entering the correct password.

    This Apple doc might help ya out -> iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    Troubleshooting Apple ID activation
    After each step, toggle  iMessage and FaceTime off and then on again in Settings > Messages and Settings > FaceTime.
    Update to the latest version of iOS.
    Ensure that you have an active Internet connection. Check your Wi-Fi network using standard Wi-Fi network troubleshooting.
    If you receive an error when signing in to your Apple ID, visit myinfo.apple.com, sign in to your account, and ensure that the primary email address has been verified.
    Ensure that FaceTime has not been restricted: Settings > General > Restrictions > FaceTime.
    In Settings > General > Date & Time, ensure that Set Automatically  is on. If Set Automatically is on, but the incorrect time zone is displayed, turn Set Automatically off and then choose the correct time zone, date, and time. Then turn Set Automatically on again.
    Enable  iMessage and FaceTime while connected to another Wi-Fi network in a different location.

  • HT4428 Since updating the software to version 5.3 I have been unable to use my Apple TV due to HDCP issue.

    Since updating the software to version 5.3 I have been unable to use my Apple TV due to an HDCP issue. I have eliminated the HDMI cable as the problem problem. My Television is HDCP compliant. And prior to updating my Apple TV to the current version all content was availble and streaming beautifully.
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    If you can't use another card, how about redeeming iTunes gift certificates on it instead?

  • I changed my Apple ID for an iphone 4s and need to change the iCloud Apple ID/password.  I am unable to change the Apple ID under the iCloud account information without the password which no longer exists.  How can I update my phone?

    I had to change the Apple ID used for my iphone 4s.  How do I change the Apple ID for the iCloud information? - the old Apple ID/password no longer exists and this information is requested to make a change.  I am unable to change the Apple ID for the iCloud account.

    Apple IDs never go away, so it still exists.
    But lets be clear. You actually stopped using an Apple ID and created a NEW Apple ID. You didn't just change the email address of your Apple ID? That means that all of the music and apps purchased with the old Apple ID will have to be purchased again.
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  • I used my apple Id and my iCloud account on my mom's iPhone and all my contacts and stuff went to her phone and hers on mine. I tried to delete my apple id off of her phone now how do I delete the iCloud?

    I used my apple Id and my iCloud account on my mom's iPhone and all my contacts and stuff went to her phone and hers on mine. I tried to delete my apple id off of her phone now how do I delete the iCloud? And will the data from my phone be deleted too if I delete my iCloud off of her phone?

    sophieguichard wrote:
    oh ok    and then i need to create another id for her? would we lose all our stuff?
    thank you so much!!!!
    Well, yeah.  You want to create separate accounts for each of you, using individual Apple IDs.  I know mothers and daughters like to share clothes, shoes, handbags, etc. but don't share Apple IDs. 

  • Unable to use my apple id for facetime and imessage.

    I recently changed my apple id so that I was not sharing the same id with my son.  Now I cannot use my apple id for facetime or imessage.  I can use my son's id, but not mine. (So no network errors, just an id problem.) 
    I am using the latest software - iOS version 8.02
    My time and date are correct.
    The error message I see is that my user name or password is incorrect, but I am 100% sure that I have entered it correct.  Same id/pw works for icloud, itunes, etc. 
    Same problems exists for iPad 3 as for iPhone 5.
    Is there some way I can reset my facetime/imessage settings and clear out any old data that might be stored somewhere (hopefully not wiping out the whole phone/ipad?) 
    Thanks!
    Kelly

    Hello Kmart212,
    If you are having issues with FaceTime and iMessage, then check out the articles below for more information on how to troubleshoot your issue further. I would also make sure that your new Apple ID is verified and not causing any conflicts. 
    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3367
    iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2755
    iOS: Troubleshooting FaceTime and iMessage activation
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts4268
    Regards,
    -Norm G.  

  • HT204053 How do I use my apple ID to open Icloud.

    Trying to open icloud on my PC, but it won't let me use my apple ID.   Apple account is valid, but not linked to iCloud - I use apple for iTouch.

    Have you already checked "Settings" and turned off your "old" account and then added the same account which you already use on your iOS devices?
    See also: http://www.apple.com/icloud/setup/mac.html
    I hope it helps?

  • My daughter and I both use one apple id and one icloud id. How can we separate our stuff without loosing any of the music that has been purchased?

    My daughter and I share an apple id and an icloud id. I want to separate my stuff from my daughter's. What is the best way to do this so she doesn't lose all the music she has purchased?

    There is actually something you can do with the settings on your devices.  As long as you only want your personal information split, you can use two IDs on the same phone to do it.
    Your Apple ID is stored in 4 places in your Settings app.  Only the iTunes and App Stores settings governs purchases, so that is the one you both want to be signed into the same ID for.  The other 3 are iCloud, FaceTime, and Messages (under Send and Receive).  FaceTime, iCloud, and Messages are the settings that use your personal data, but do not affect purchases.  Signing into a different ID for each of you on those three and keeping the Store settings the same for both will let you keep your personal information the separate, but still share purchases.
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    Jeff

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    once there, you can tell your computer how to act when on battery power or when plugged in. This means telling it to not sleep even when not plugged in, or visa versa.
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  • HT2589 Unable to use my Apple ID in the App store for free apps without card details

    I set up an AppleID independently of setting up an iPad. I tried to download the free iBooks app and came to a screen asking for the AppleID and then requiring that I enter a payment method. I have seen in forums that this is a common problem. I have updated the os to 5.1. I have tried to log in to iTunes on my pc but with the same result.
    Is it yet possible to set up an App store account without payment method using an existing AppleID?

    Hi ...
    The iBooks app comes pre installed on an iPad.
    If you can't locate the iBooks app, tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout
    If that didn't help, swipe left of the Home screen. Type   iBooks  in the search field.
    Using an existing Apple ID with the iTunes Store and Mac App Store

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