TS3988 The maximum number of free accounts have already been created on this iPad

My iCloud error message when I try to sign in, the maximum number of free accounts have already been activated on this iPad. Someone please tell me what I can do to solve this problem, I would really like to back up my iPad in case anything was to happen. If a solution is not available, does anyone know of an app I can download/purchase to back up everything?

Welcome to the Apple Community.
Unfortunately once all the 3 iCloud accounts have been created on your mobile device, you cannot create any more regardless of what you do. You will need to re-use one of the accounts that you have already created or create your new account on another device or computer.

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    That message it means that you will not be able to create another iCloud account on your device as the maximum number have already been created.  Your only options are to either re-use one of the accounts previously created, or create your new account using on a different iOS device or Mac, if you have one.

  • TS3988 How to solve the problem: "The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this iPhone"

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    Welcome to the Apple Community.
    Unfortunately once all the 3 iCloud accounts have been created on your mobile device, you cannot create any more regardless of what you do. You will need to re-use one of the accounts that you have already created or create your new account on another device or computer.
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    See this previous discussion.
    icloud: The maximum number of free...: Apple Support Communities

  • HT204053 What do you do when you get the message when trying to sign into iCloud.. The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this ipad.. ? Not allowing me to sign in.

    Can someone please tell me. When trying to sign into icloud. i get the message.. Cannot sign in . The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this ipad. What do I do ? Hope someone can help.

    Use one of the previous accounts that you activated in this iPad or use another iOS device to activate the new one.

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  • The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this iPad

    We're using a number of iPad Minis in a lab environment to train students and volunteers.
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    iCloud: Activation Lock
    Describes what the activation lock does:
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  • ICloud the maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this iPhone, how to fix this?

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    Each iOS device can create a maximum of three iCloud accounts.
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