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How to Sync iCloud Apps on a Mac

To sign into iCloud on your Mac, click the Apple menu → click System Preferences → click iCloud → enter your Apple ID and password. By signing into your Mac with your Apple ID, you'll be able to download any apps you've previously downl...

Part 1 of 2:

Signing In

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    Click the Apple menu. This can be found in the upper-left corner of the screen.
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    Click System Preferences.
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    Click iCloud. If you don't see the iCloud option, click the Show All button at the top of the window.
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    Enter your Apple ID and password if you aren't signed in.
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    Click Sign In after entering your details.[1]
Part 2 of 2:

Downloading Your iCloud Apps

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    Click the App Store icon in your Dock. If you don't see it, you can click the Apple menu and select App Store.
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    Click the Purchased tab. This can be found at the top of the App Store window.
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    Scroll to find the app you want to download. You'll see all of the apps that you've purchased as well as any apps that were free.
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    Click the Install button to download an app. The app will begin downloading and installing to your Mac.
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    Click the Launchpad button in your Dock after installing. The Launchpad icon will will bounce when the installation is complete.
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    Click your new app to launch it. You'll find your newly installed apps at the bottom of the list.
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