How To Connect iCloud To API Nation

This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of connecting your iCloud account to API Nation.

Heads up ❇️: This connection does not use your normal email and password for iCloud. Instead, you will need to create what is called an 'App Specific Password' in order to connect your account, which is covered below.

Setting up an iCloud connection

Step 1
Log into your API Nation account

Step 2
Select All Applications at the top

Step 3
In the search bar type in "iCloud" and select the tile for iCloud Contacts

Step 4

Select the Connections tab, then click Add account

Step 5

You will now be prompted to enter your iCloud Apple ID and app-specific password. It is recommended you follow the next steps on a separate browser tab or window

How to create an app-specific password for iCloud

Step 6

Open a new tab or window on your browser and go to https://account.apple.com/sign-in. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 7
You will now be prompted for a Two Factor Authentication code. Please check your Apple device for the 6 digit code.

Step 8
Next, select Sign-in and Security on the left. Then click on the tile for App-Specific Passwords.

Step 9
Click the plus sign (+) in order to create a new app-specific password

Step 10

Enter a label for the app-specific password you are creating. We recommend the label API Nation.

Step 11

You will now be prompted to enter your Apple ID password.

Step 12

Your app-specific password will be generated. Please copy the code.

Entering your App-specific Password to API Nation

Step 13
Go back to the API Nation tab in your browser. Enter your Apple ID, then paste your app-specific password.

Step 14
You will now be returned to the API Nation site and should see your iCloud account connected.

Happy Syncing!

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