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Open Settings
Tap Settings on the Home Screen.
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- Open Settings. Tap Settings on the Home Screen. The Settings list opens with Apple Account at the top when this iPhone is signed out.
- Tap Apple Account. At the top, tap Apple Account. The sign-in choices appear, including Sign in Manually.
- Choose Sign in Manually. Tap Sign in Manually. Use Another Apple Device only when you understand and trust that separate device. The manual sign-in screen appears with fields for your email or phone number and password.
- Enter your details. Type the email or phone number and password for your Apple Account. A verification-code prompt appears, or Settings returns with your name at the top.
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How to sign in to your Apple Account
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- Step 1
Open Settings
Tap Settings on the Home Screen.
You should now see: The Settings list opens with Apple Account at the top when this iPhone is signed out.
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Tap Apple Account
At the top, tap Apple Account.
You should now see: The sign-in choices appear, including Sign in Manually.
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Choose Sign in Manually
Tap Sign in Manually. Use Another Apple Device only when you understand and trust that separate device.
You should now see: The manual sign-in screen appears with fields for your email or phone number and password.
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Enter your details
Type the email or phone number and password for your Apple Account.
You should now see: A verification-code prompt appears, or Settings returns with your name at the top.
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