Using Apple email is easy, as long as you’ve previously created an iCloud account. The steps to sign in depend on the computer or device you’re signing in from; since it can be a Smartphone, just as it is possible to do it from a desktop computer, such as a Mac or even a Windows computer. However, in the latter case, the application must be installed or accessed from the browser.
iCloud is a cloud storage system , with which you can synchronize files and data from your different Apple devices. In addition, you can use different services such as contact storage, quick notes, email and more. To access, you just need an Apple ID.
It is important to note that the email used to log in to iCloud can be from an address with a domain @gmail.com, @outlook.com, etc. or one corresponding to Apple such as @icloud.com, @me.com and @mac.com. However, it is necessary to have an Apple domain address, to use iCloud Mail , follow this link for more information.
From the computer
The process to log in from a computer is very different depending on the Operating System, since the use of iCloud is not exclusive to Mac, where all the corresponding tools are pre-installed, since there is an application available for installation on Windows.
on Mac
First of all, it is recommended to have the most recent update of macOS, since iCloud Mail requires at least version OS X 10.7.5. To do so, go to “System Preferences”, then to “Software Update” and finally to “Update Now”. Then, you must follow these steps:
- Go back into “System Preferences”.
- Select “iCloud”.
- If you haven’t done so yet, click “Login” and enter your details.
- Verify that “ Mail ” appears among the apps to sync.
Once this is done, you will be able to open the application called “ Mail ” on your Mac without problems. It is also possible to directly enter the app and sign in to iCloud.
on Windows
There is more than one alternative to sign in to iCloud Mail on Windows. One of these is simply entering https://www.icloud.com/ with your respective access data. But for it to work properly, it is important to have an up-to -date web browser. It is compatible with Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Opera.
Alternatively, you can install the iCloud app for Windows. This can be obtained through the following link to official Apple support, where you can find download links for Windows 7 and later versions. Particularly in Windows 10, it must be downloaded through the Official Microsoft Store, so in that case you will find a simple redirect.
After installing the app, you will need to restart your computer for proper operation. Once turned on, you can follow the following steps:
- Click on the iCloud icon to open the application .
- Select the “Login” option .
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
For this login to be effective, you’ll need to make sure to sync your mail data when setting up iCloud. Once this is done, you will be able to log in.
From the mobile device
If you want to access iCloud Mail from a mobile device, the process is very different in case of using Android compared to iOS, where you should not find any inconvenience.
Android
Although there are several ways to access iCloud from Android, in this section you will find one of the easiest solutions to achieve it. Follow this guide to access iCloud from an Android device:
- go to https://appleid.apple.com/#!&page=signin and sign in with your Apple ID.
- Look in the “Security” section for the “Create password” option.
- A box will appear where you must indicate the use of the generated key. You just have to write “Email” and you will receive a code.
- On your Smartphone, download an application to manage mail. “Email – Lightning Fast & Secure Mail” has very good recommendations by users and you can get it by following this link.
- Once you have installed the application, log in and press the “Add account” option.
- Then, you will simply need to choose “iCloud”.
- To enter, you must enter your access data, along with the security code.
Once this is done, you will be able to access iCloud Mail from your Android device , simply by using an external email manager.
iPhone
To access iCloud Mail to read and send messages to your contacts, simply open the Mail app on your mobile device. However, if you haven’t done so previously, it may be necessary to perform the following steps:
- Open the “Settings” section.
- Click on “iCloud”.
- Enter your login details.
This is all that is required to sign in to iCloud Mail. In this same section, you can access the section to know the information of the account. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to enter your iCloud details directly into the email manager app.