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
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.
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.
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.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.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.