How to set up Find My on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
Apple ID, Active Internet Connection

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open iCloud settings

    Launch the Settings app from your Home Screen. Tap your name at the very top of the menu to access your Apple ID account details.

  2. 15 sec

    Access Find My menu

    Tap on the Find My icon located within your account settings. If you have not signed in, you will be prompted to enter your Apple ID credentials now.

  3. 15 sec

    Toggle Find My iPhone

    Tap Find My iPhone at the top of the screen. Slide the toggle to the On position so that it turns green.

    Note: Ensure your Apple ID is verified before attempting to toggle these settings.
  4. 30 sec

    Enable Find My network

    Toggle the Find My network switch to the On position. This allows your device to be located even when it is offline or powered off by utilizing a secure mesh network.

    Note: This is essential for tracking devices that lack an active cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
  5. 30 sec

    Send Last Location

    Toggle the Send Last Location switch to the On position. Your iPhone will automatically transmit its location to Apple when the battery level reaches a critically low state.

    Note: This provides a final coordinate marker before the device shuts down.