How to manage your APPLE ID

Nate Drake show us how to master the nuances of Apple ID in case the worst happens

Your Apple ID is an online account which allows you to easily access various Apple services such as iCloud, the iTunes and App Stores, FaceTime and iMessage.

This can be very problematic if you lose access to your Apple ID – if you forget your password, say. Some people try to resolve this by creating another Apple ID instead of fixing the one they have, which means they’ll have no access to their existing data in iCloud, nor to any past purchases in the App Store or iTunes Store.

You need to make sure your Apple ID is linked to a working email address and that you know both your passwords and security questions. You can also link a credit card and telephone number to your account, which will also help verify your identity if you’re ever locked out of your account.

We have assumed here that you have already created an Apple ID. If you’re unsure whether you already have one, follow the steps on the Apple Support website to check, and create one if necessary (go to apple.co/2pN4OLH for guidance).