{"id":19063,"date":"2014-07-29T12:12:58","date_gmt":"2014-07-29T12:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/tech\/?p=19063"},"modified":"2020-09-07T06:55:41","modified_gmt":"2020-09-07T06:55:41","slug":"setting-icloud-account-device","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/tech\/setting-icloud-account-device\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting up an iCloud account on your device"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n\"Grow<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

By the time you read this article, Apple\u2019s cloud storage and cloud computing service known as iCloud would have already exceeded 320 million users. All of these users are able to store data such as music and iOS applications on remote computer servers for download to multiple devices. It also serves as a data syncing centre for email, contacts, calenders, bookmarks, notes, reminders and other data. Here is how you can get iCloud<\/a> up and running on your iOS device in a few easy steps:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"iCloud<\/strong><\/p>\n

A: Setting up your iCloud Account on iOS Gadgets<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1: Ensure your device is running on the latest version of iOS<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Home screen of your device, go to the \u201cSettings\u201d menu; now select \u201cGeneral\u201d ->\u201cSoftware Update\u201dto check if there is an update available<\/p>\n

Step 2: Turn on iCloud<\/strong><\/p>\n

After you have completed the update to the latest version of iOS, either you can follow the instructions in the setup assistance to activate your device and set up iCloud, or you can tap the \u201cSettings\u201d icon on the Home Screen, \u201cselect iCloud\u201dand thenenter your Apple ID if you already have one and proceed to enter the password. <\/strong>In case you do not have an Apple ID created already, Select \u201cCreate a free Apple ID.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 3: Enable data\/downloads.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Use the \u201cON\/OFF\u201dsliders to enable data for your iCloud storage. For example, you can enable \u201cemail\u201dand \u201cDocuments and Data\u201d but leave your Photo Stream disabled.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Establish Synchronization <\/strong>with iCloud<\/strong><\/p>\n

Select \u201cStorage and Backup\u201d and then switch on your \u201ciCloud backup\u201dusing the corresponding button to synchronize your iOS device\u2019s data and files with the iCloud.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Setting<\/p>

\n\"Dr<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n

B: Setting up your iCloud Account on your Mac<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1: Make sure your Mac is running the latest version of OS X<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you have not updated to the latest version of OS X already, Go to the Apple Menu and choose \u201cSoftware Update\u201dto check if there is an update available for your Mac.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Turn on iCloud<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the Apple menu on your Mac, choose \u201cSystem preferences.\u201dThen go to \u201ciCloud.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 3: Register with your Apple ID<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enter your Apple Id if you already have one and proceed to enter the password. <\/strong>In case you do not have an Apple ID created already, Select \u201cCreate a free Apple ID.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 3: Choose your desired iCloud services<\/strong><\/p>\n

From the list available, you can now choose the services you would like to enable. For example, you could choose Notes and Reminders while leaving the rest of them unchecked so that you could sync the chosen ones with your iCloud account.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Setting<\/p>\n

C: Setting up your iCloud Account on your Windows PC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step 1: Download the iCloud Control Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n

To download and install the iCloud Control panel, follow the link on Apple\u2019s Website. Once downloaded and succesfully installed on your Windows PC, open the iCloud Control Panel.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Register with your Apple ID<\/strong><\/p>\n

Enter your Apple Id if you already have one and proceed to enter the password for authentication. <\/strong>In case you do not have an Apple ID created already, Select \u201cCreate a free Apple ID.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 3: Select the iCloud services you want to enable.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can now choose the services you would like to enable from the list available. For example, you could choose Photo Stream while leaving your Tasks and Mail unchecked so that you could sync the chosen ones with your iCloud account.<\/p>\n

Considering what a hassle it can be keeping your information and content up-to-date across all your devices, iCloud has proven it invaluable to millions of people worldwide because it does all of this automatically and wirelessly, once it is set up.<\/p>\n

\n\"Dr<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n
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