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Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Sign in to your [device].
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.
If you're already signed in to iCloud on the iPhone paired with your Apple Watch, you will automatically be signed in to that Apple ID. Learn more about how to set up and sign in to your Apple Watch.
Sign in on your Mac
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
- Click Sign In.
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.
Sign in on Apple TV
- From the Home screen, choose Settings.
- Then choose Users and Accounts and select Add New User…
- Select Enter New…, then follow the on screen instructions.
Learn about a few of the services that you can use with your Apple ID on Apple TV.
If you use two-factor authentication on an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), you might need to enter a verification code with your password. Learn how to get a verification code on your trusted device or sent to your trusted phone number.
Sign in on apps and other devices
You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more.
Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.
Sign in to use Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices
You can sign in to Apple Music on Android, or sign in to the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device.
On your Windows PC, you can sign in to iTunes for Windows to buy movies and TV shows, or listen to songs on Apple Music.
Sign in to use iCloud on your other devices
On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in to iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more.
You can also sign in to iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device.
Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites
If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple ID to quickly set up an account and sign in. Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.
When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can't sign in to the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple ID at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple ID. Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device.
Learn more
- To view and manage your Apple ID account details on the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com.
- Learn more about where you can use your Apple ID.
- Learn how to manage your subscriptions to services like Apple Music or Apple TV+.
- If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can't merge them.
You can browse and buy apps in the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, on your Apple Watch, on your Mac, or on your Apple TV.
Browse and buy
To download and buy apps from the App Store, you need an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services. If you use other Apple services like iCloud, sign in to the App Store with the same Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one.
If you're in the App Store on any of your devices and see the download button near an app, you already bought or downloaded that app. When you tap or click the download button , the app downloads to your device again, but you are not charged again. You can also see a list of apps that you purchased and redownload them.
Learn what payment methods you can use to buy apps and other content. You can also create an Apple ID without a payment method when you download a free app.
How to buy apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Tap the App Store app on your Home screen.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then tap the app.
- Tap the price or tap Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can move it to a different spot on your Home screen. Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they make in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
If an app is sold with an iMessage app or sticker pack, you can open it in Messages.
How to buy apps on your Apple Watch
With watchOS 6, you can download apps directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch. You can also add apps to your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
- Open the App Store app.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then tap the app.
- Tap the price or tap Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they download an app or make an in-app purchase. Learn more about in-app purchases.
How to buy apps on your Mac
- Open the App Store.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download. Apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch don't always have a version for Mac.
- Click the app.
- Click the price, then click Buy App. If you don't see a price, click Get, then click Install App. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID. If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can find it and keep it organized in Launchpad. Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they make in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
How to buy apps on your Apple TV
- Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then select the app.
- Select the price or select Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can move it around on your Home screen. Your apps will update automatically.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. You can use Restrictions to restrict, block, or allow in-app purchases. Editing apps on microsoft store. Learn more about in-app purchases.
The App Store isn't available on Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier).
Get information about an app
If you want to know specific information about an app, like what languages the app is available in, the app's file size, or its compatibility with other Apple devices, scroll to the bottom of an app's page. You might be able to tap some sections to learn more.
You can also contact the app developer for help with an app's functionality.
Get help with billing
- Learn what to do if you see a charge from an app that you don't recognize.
- Learn how to cancel an in-app subscription.
- If you can't update your apps because your payment method is declined, update or change your payment method.
- If you have another issue with an app, report a problem or contact Apple Support.
Apple App Store Online Gift Card
Learn more
Apple App Store Support Online Chat
Sign in on Apple TV
- From the Home screen, choose Settings.
- Then choose Users and Accounts and select Add New User…
- Select Enter New…, then follow the on screen instructions.
Learn about a few of the services that you can use with your Apple ID on Apple TV.
If you use two-factor authentication on an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), you might need to enter a verification code with your password. Learn how to get a verification code on your trusted device or sent to your trusted phone number.
Sign in on apps and other devices
You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more.
Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.
Sign in to use Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices
You can sign in to Apple Music on Android, or sign in to the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device.
On your Windows PC, you can sign in to iTunes for Windows to buy movies and TV shows, or listen to songs on Apple Music.
Sign in to use iCloud on your other devices
On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in to iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more.
You can also sign in to iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device.
Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites
If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple ID to quickly set up an account and sign in. Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.
When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can't sign in to the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple ID at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple ID. Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device.
Learn more
- To view and manage your Apple ID account details on the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com.
- Learn more about where you can use your Apple ID.
- Learn how to manage your subscriptions to services like Apple Music or Apple TV+.
- If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can't merge them.
You can browse and buy apps in the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, on your Apple Watch, on your Mac, or on your Apple TV.
Browse and buy
To download and buy apps from the App Store, you need an Apple ID. Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services. If you use other Apple services like iCloud, sign in to the App Store with the same Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one.
If you're in the App Store on any of your devices and see the download button near an app, you already bought or downloaded that app. When you tap or click the download button , the app downloads to your device again, but you are not charged again. You can also see a list of apps that you purchased and redownload them.
Learn what payment methods you can use to buy apps and other content. You can also create an Apple ID without a payment method when you download a free app.
How to buy apps on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Tap the App Store app on your Home screen.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then tap the app.
- Tap the price or tap Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can move it to a different spot on your Home screen. Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they make in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
If an app is sold with an iMessage app or sticker pack, you can open it in Messages.
How to buy apps on your Apple Watch
With watchOS 6, you can download apps directly from the App Store on your Apple Watch. You can also add apps to your Apple Watch from your iPhone.
- Open the App Store app.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then tap the app.
- Tap the price or tap Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they download an app or make an in-app purchase. Learn more about in-app purchases.
How to buy apps on your Mac
- Open the App Store.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download. Apps for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch don't always have a version for Mac.
- Click the app.
- Click the price, then click Buy App. If you don't see a price, click Get, then click Install App. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID. If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can find it and keep it organized in Launchpad. Apps stay up-to-date by default, but you can learn more about updating apps.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. If you set up Family Sharing, you can use Ask to Buy so that kids must get permission before they make in-app purchases. Learn more about in-app purchases.
How to buy apps on your Apple TV
- Open the App Store on your Apple TV.
- Browse or search for the app that you want to download, then select the app.
- Select the price or select Get. You might need to sign in with your Apple ID.
If you find a game that says Arcade, subscribe to Apple Arcade to play the game.
After your app finishes downloading, you can move it around on your Home screen. Your apps will update automatically.
You can make additional purchases within some apps. You can use Restrictions to restrict, block, or allow in-app purchases. Editing apps on microsoft store. Learn more about in-app purchases.
The App Store isn't available on Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier).
Get information about an app
If you want to know specific information about an app, like what languages the app is available in, the app's file size, or its compatibility with other Apple devices, scroll to the bottom of an app's page. You might be able to tap some sections to learn more.
You can also contact the app developer for help with an app's functionality.
Get help with billing
- Learn what to do if you see a charge from an app that you don't recognize.
- Learn how to cancel an in-app subscription.
- If you can't update your apps because your payment method is declined, update or change your payment method.
- If you have another issue with an app, report a problem or contact Apple Support.
Apple App Store Online Gift Card
Learn more
Apple App Store Support Online Chat
Apple App Store Online Login
- If your App Store is missing or you can't find it on your device, you might have parental controls turned on. Adjust your iTunes & App Store Purchases settings and make sure that you choose 'Allow' for the Installing Apps setting.
- Learn what to do if an app unexpectedly quits, stops responding while installing, or won't open.
- Learn what to do if you can't download apps, or if apps get stuck.
- If you want to download apps that are larger than 200 MB over cellular, go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store, then tap App Downloads and choose the option that you want.
- If you bought part of an apps bundle, the price of the full apps bundle is reduced by the amount you already spent.