Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Apple Support (2024)

FAQs

Set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac - Apple Support? ›

Choose Apple menu  > System Settings. Click your name, then click iCloud. Under Apps Using iCloud, click Show More Apps. Scroll down, click Find My, then click Turn On.

To set up Find My on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch, sign in to the device with your Apple ID, turn on location sharing, and turn on Find My [device]. You need to set up Find My before the device is lost.

On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > Find My. If you're asked to sign in, enter your Apple ID. If you don't have one, tap “Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it?” then follow the instructions. Tap Find My iPhone, then turn on Find My iPhone.

FAQs about Find My Issues

Here are a few reasons that Find My doesn't work on iPhone properly: Your iPhone isn't connected with iCloud. Incorrect settings for Find My or location services. Your phone has weak connectivity.

On your device, open Settings. Find My Device. Turn Store recent location on. When “Store recent location” is on, your account stores your encrypted recent locations so you can find offline devices and accessories.

See the location of a device

In the Find My app on your Mac, click Devices. In the Devices list, select the device you want to locate. If the device can be located: It appears on the map so you can see where it is.

You can set up Find My on your Mac so you can locate it and protect it if it's ever lost or stolen. You can also share your location with others and find your Apple devices and items. Note: When you add your Mac to Find My, Activation Lock is automatically turned on.

You need to set up Find My before the device is lost. When you set up your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or Apple Watch, Activation Lock is turned on to help protect your device. You can use Find My to see the device's location on a map, play a sound on the device, turn on Lost Mode and even erase the device remotely.

How do I use Find My iPhone on my computer? ›

Tap Settings > [your name], then scroll down. Tap any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, OS version, and whether it's a trusted device that can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.

It's on by default, but you can double check by going to your profile, tapping on Find My, selecting Find My ‌iPhone‌, and then making sure "Find My network" is toggled on.

Device location is unavailable

Find My Device may be unable to locate your device if: It doesn't have power or has been turned off. It doesn't have cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity. This could be due to poor signal strength or the device's location.

Open the Settings app on one device, tap your name to open the Apple ID screen, then select iCloud. Turn on the toggle switches next to every category of app and content that you want to sync between the iPhone and iPad. Repeat this process with the second device.

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings. Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing. Tap Location Sharing. Tap Share My Location.