Sync Notes on iPhone, iPad and Computer

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Easily Access Your Notes on Any Device via iCloud

To set up the Notes app to sync between your iPhone, iPad and Mac computer, first enable Notes to sync via iCloud, then set iCloud as the default (primary) account.

If you're using a Windows computer, access your notes via the iCloud.com website.

iPhone/iPad

Software Version iOS 13 or newer

  1. Open the SETTINGS app

  2. For the first step, tap Your Name (Apple ID) at the top

  3. Tap iCLOUD

  4. Tap the NOTES slider to turn ON (green means the feature is ON)

  5. For the second step, tap APPLE ID (top left)

  6. Tap SETTINGS (top left)

  7. Scroll to NOTES

  8. Tap DEFAULT ACCOUNT, then tap iCLOUD

Mac Computer

Software Version 10.14 or newer

  1. For the first step, open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from the dock or the Apple menu (black apple icon)

  2. Click iCLOUD

  3. For NOTES, click the box to add a checkmark

  4. Close iCloud window

  5. For the second step, open the NOTES app from the dock or Finder > Applications

  6. Click NOTES menu (top left, next to black apple icon)

  7. Click PREFERENCES

  8. For DEFAULT ACCOUNT, click to select iCLOUD

  9. Close Preferences window

Windows Computer

View Notes on a Windows computer:

  1. Open a browser (Firefox, Chrome, Edge)

  2. Go to the following website: iCloud.com

  3. Sign in to iCloud by entering your Apple ID (your email address), then click the arrow icon

  4. Enter your Apple ID password, then click the arrow icon

  5. Click NOTES