The iCould error message “Maximum number of accounts reached” appears when Apple’s specification is exceeded. This is three Apple IDs.
iCloud: Maximum number of accounts reached: What is the error message?
If you use an Apple device, you are also familiar with iCloud. You can use the service to back up data online and access it at any time from other Apple devices.
- The too many accounts error message appears when you try to log in with an account that was created via the web or AppleTV but is not yet stored in your iCloud.
- Another option is to try logging in with an Apple ID that only has web access to iCloud. This can often be the case, especially for professional purposes.
- It is important to always note that Apple specifies a number of accounts that each user must adhere to. This is three accounts.
Maximum number of accounts reached: what to do?
The error message says: “The maximum number of free accounts has been activated on this iPhone/iPad”. Now you have various options to solve the problem:
- Use an existing iCloud account: If you already have an existing iCloud account that you created on another device, you can simply sign it in on the device. This is still possible because the restriction only applies to creating new accounts, not adding existing accounts.
- To do this, go to Settings > (your name) > iCloud and sign in with your existing Apple ID and associated iCloud account.
- Create an iCloud account on another device: Another option is to create the new iCloud account on another Apple device that has not yet reached the three account limit. This could be another iPhone, iPad or Mac, for example. After setting up iCloud, you can log in on the original device using these credentials.
- Reset device: You should only do this when necessary. If you bought the device used or it has had multiple owners, a factory reset might be helpful to remove possible old accounts that are triggering the error. This should only be considered if other solutions don't work.