How to set up iCloud

Get iCloud up and running on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. And learn how to set up Find My iPhone. All it takes is a few easy steps.

Step 1

Download the
iCloud Control Panel.

To enable iCloud on your Windows PC, install the iCloud Control Panel for Windows (Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or Windows 7 required).
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Step 2

Turn on iCloud.

From the Windows Start menu, choose Control Panel > Network and Internet > iCloud.

Enter the Apple ID you used to create your iCloud account and select the iCloud services you’d like to enable.

Outlook 2007 or 2010 is required for accessing iCloud email, contacts, and calendars. Safari 5.1.1 or Internet Explorer 8 or later is required for accessing bookmarks.

Step 3

Enable automatic downloads.

To enable automatic downloads for your music, apps, and books, open iTunes > Edit > Preferences > Store and select Music, Apps, and Books. (Requires iTunes 10.5.)