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Apple Users

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8. I suggest getting a gmail account as a backup. Often comes in handy. You don't need to use it except

Thu Jun 22, 2023, 10:46 AM

Jun 2023

as a backup.

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I'm having problems getting an Apple ID. [View all] House of Roberts Jun 2023 OP

Make it your normal email address. piddyprints Jun 2023 #1

Wouldn't my Icloud email qualify as my 'normal' email? House of Roberts Jun 2023 #3

Apparently not. piddyprints Jun 2023 #9

No. I really didn't want the complication of inventing more crap to remember. House of Roberts Jun 2023 #4

Please use a password manager app. usonian Jun 2023 #5

I 'must'? know someone who uses Comcast? House of Roberts Jun 2023 #6

One thing. usonian Jun 2023 #11

If you have an iPhone FemDemERA Jun 2023 #7

You did it! House of Roberts Jun 2023 #12

Happy to be of help! FemDemERA Jun 2023 #14

I had to call Apple support to get mine. sl8 Jun 2023 #10

I found these links that detail setup and use of iCloud and email FemDemERA Jun 2023 #13