How to find your Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, Mac & PC

Forgot your Apple ID? Don't worry! Finding your Apple ID is easy if you're signed in on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, or other Apple devices like your Apple Watch. Even if you're not signed in on any device, you can still find your Apple ID in just a few simple steps. This article will guide you through how to find your Apple ID on any device – helping you quickly recover your account so you can continue using Apple services like iCloud, the App Store, and iMessage.

Part 1: How to find your Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch

Step 1: Open the Settings app.

• Find the Settings icon (gray gear) on your device's home screen.

• Click this icon to begin checking your Apple ID information.

Step 2: Click on your name at the top of the page.

• Right at the top of the Settings interface, you'll see your name along with your profile picture (if you're logged in).

• Click here to view your Apple ID information.

Note :

• If you're not already logged in , the system will prompt you to log in with your Apple ID.

• If you don't already have an account , you'll have the option to create a new Apple ID.

Step 3: View your Apple ID information

• After tapping on the name, you'll see the email or phone number you used to log in to your Apple ID.

• This is your Apple ID information.

Quick tip :
Typically, your Apple ID is the email address you used to create your Apple account.

Part 2: How to quickly check your Apple ID on a Macbook

Step 1: Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner.

• Look at the top left corner of your Mac screen, and you'll see the Apple logo .

• Click this icon to open the Apple menu .

Step 2: Select "System Preferences"

• In the Apple menu, click "System Preferences" .

• Alternatively, you can quickly open it by clicking the gear icon in the Dock.

Step 3: Click on "Apple ID"

• In the System Preferences window, find and click on "Apple ID" (the apple icon inside a gray square, located on the right side of the window).

• After clicking, you will see your account information, including your Apple ID email .

Part 3: Using iTunes or iCloud to find your Apple ID on your PC

Step 1: Open iCloud or iTunes on Windows

• If you have iCloud for Windows installed, open the application. This is the software used to sync your iPhone or iPad with your computer.

• If you haven't set up iCloud , you can open iTunes (if you have it installed) to check your Apple ID.

Note :
You can download iCloud for Windows for free from Apple's official website or the Microsoft Store.

Step 2: Find your Apple ID information

• If you're already signed in, your Apple ID will appear right below your name in the iCloud or iTunes app.

• In iTunes, you may need to find the Account tab to view your Apple ID details.

Part 4: Finding your Apple ID via the App Store, iCloud, Apple Email & Browser

Step 1: Check your login status on the App Store, FaceTime, or Messages.

• Open the App Store , FaceTime , or Messages app on your device.

• If you're signed in, your Apple ID will appear in the settings or account section of these apps.

Tip : This is a quick way to see which Apple ID you're using without going into Settings.

Step 2: Check your Apple ID on a web browser.

• Open your browser and go to icloud.com or appleid.apple.com .

• If you've logged in before, the website may automatically fill in your information or log you in for free.

• This is a quick way to verify the Apple ID you're using.

Step 3: Check your email from Apple.

• Open your inbox and look for emails sent by Apple.

• In these emails, you can find your Apple ID (usually your email address).

• Note: Email addresses may be partially hidden, for example, d *@icloud.com**, so the number of asterisks may not necessarily match the actual number of characters in the email address.

Part 5: Using “iforgot.apple.com” to find a forgotten Apple ID

Step 1: Find your Apple ID if you've forgotten it.

• Open your browser and go to iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid .

• This website helps you find your Apple ID if you previously had an account, for example, if you used an iPhone before switching to Android.

• Follow the instructions on the page to verify and recover your account information.

Step 2: Fill out the Apple ID recovery form.

• Enter your first and last name in the corresponding fields.

• Enter the email address you may have used to register your Apple ID. If you have multiple email addresses, you can try each one in turn.

• Verify that you are not a robot by entering the characters displayed in the security check box (CAPTCHA).

Step 3: Press continue and check the results.

• After filling in all the information, click Continue .

• The next page will check if any Apple IDs are linked to the information you provided.

• If found, click Go to Your Account to manage your account.

• If you forget your password, follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password and regain access.

Translated by Leigh Kennedy Ly .