1.6 Samsung account on Galaxy S23

Introduction: Do not overlook the Samsung account. You will need it if you forget your password/PIN/pattern. It is strongly recommended to add your Samsung account to your Galaxy S23 and enable remote unlock. You cannot do it when you are locked out.

Using the Samsung account, you can use a variety of Samsung services that are provided through mobile devices, TVs, and the Samsung website.

To check the list of services that can be used with your Samsung account, visit account.samsung.com.

1. Open Settings and tap Samsung account. Alternatively, open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts → Add account → Samsung account.
2. Sign in to your Samsung account. If you do not have a Samsung account, tap Create account.

Finding your ID and resetting your password

If you forget your Samsung account ID or password, tap Find ID or Forgot password? on the Samsung account sign-in screen. You can find your ID or reset your password after you enter the required information.

Signing out of your Samsung account

When you sign out of your Samsung account, your data, such as contacts or events, will also be removed from your device.

1. Open Settings and tap Accounts and backup → Manage accounts.
2. Tap Samsung account → My profile and tap Sign out at the bottom of the screen.
3. Tap Sign out, enter your Samsung account password, and then tap OK.

Other Galaxy S23 Online User Manual pages

Pages also in this part:

• 1.1 Device layout and functions
• 1.2 Charging the battery
• 1.3 Nano-SIM card and eSIM on Galaxy S23
• 1.4 Turning Galaxy S23 on and off
• 1.5 Initial setup of Galaxy S23
• 1.6 Samsung account on Galaxy S23
• 1.7 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) to Galaxy S23
• 1.8 Understanding the Galaxy S23 screen
• 1.9 Notification panel on Galaxy S23
• 1.10 Screen capture and screen record on Galaxy S23
• 1.11 Entering text on Galaxy S23

List of all pages of Galaxy S23 Online User Manual:

• Part 1: Getting Started with Galaxy S23
  • 1.1 Device layout and functions
  • 1.2 Charging the battery
  • 1.3 Nano-SIM card and eSIM on Galaxy S23
  • 1.4 Turning Galaxy S23 on and off
  • 1.5 Initial setup of Galaxy S23
  • 1.6 Samsung account on Galaxy S23
  • 1.7 Transferring data from your previous device (Smart Switch) to Galaxy S23
  • 1.8 Understanding the Galaxy S23 screen
  • 1.9 Notification panel on Galaxy S23
  • 1.10 Screen capture and screen record on Galaxy S23
  • 1.11 Entering text on Galaxy S23
• Part 2: Apps and Features on Galaxy S23
  • 2.1 Installing or uninstalling apps on Galaxy S23
  • 2.2 S Pen (Galaxy S23 Ultra only)
  • 2.3 Phone app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.4 Contacts app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.5 Messages app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.6 Camera
  • 2.7 Galaxy S23 Gallery app
  • 2.8 AR Zone on Galaxy S23
  • 2.9 Bixby on Galaxy S23
  • 2.10 Bixby Vision
  • 2.11 Multi window (Using multiple apps at once) on Galaxy S23
  • 2.12 Samsung Internet
  • 2.13 Samsung Wallet
  • 2.14 Samsung Pay
  • 2.15 Samsung Health
  • 2.16 Samsung Notes
  • 2.17 Samsung Members
  • 2.18 Samsung Kids
  • 2.19 Samsung Global Goals
  • 2.20 Samsung TV Plus
  • 2.21 Galaxy Shop
  • 2.22 Galaxy Wearable
  • 2.23 PENUP (Galaxy S23 Ultra)
  • 2.24 Calendar app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.25 Reminder (Receiving notifications for to-do items)
  • 2.26 Voice Recorder on Galaxy S23
  • 2.27 My Files app
  • 2.28 Clock
  • 2.29 Calculator app on Galaxy S23
  • 2.30 Game Launcher on Galaxy S23
  • 2.31 Game Booster
  • 2.32 SmartThings
  • 2.33 Sharing content
  • 2.34 Music Share
  • 2.35 Smart View (Mirroring on a TV screen)
  • 2.36 Link to Windows
  • 2.37 Samsung DeX
  • 2.38 Google apps
• Part 3: Settings
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Samsung account
  • 3.3 Connections
  • 3.4 Connected devices
  • 3.5 Modes and Routines
  • 3.6 Sounds and vibration
  • 3.7 Notifications
  • 3.8 Display
  • 3.9 Wallpaper and style
  • 3.10 Themes
  • 3.11 Home screen
  • 3.12 Lock screen
  • 3.13 Security and privacy
  • 3.14 Location
  • 3.15 Safety and emergency
  • 3.16 Accounts and backup
  • 3.17 Google
  • 3.18 Galaxy S23 Advanced features
  • 3.19 Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
  • 3.20 Battery and device care
  • 3.21 Apps
  • 3.22 General management
  • 3.23 Software update
  • 3.24 About phone
• Part 4: Usage Notices
  • 4.1 Precautions for using the device
  • 4.2 Notes on package contents and accessories
  • 4.3 Maintaining water and dust resistance
  • 4.4 Dealing with Galaxy S23 overheating situations and solutions
• Part 5. Appendix
  • 5.1 Accessibility on Galaxy S23
  • 5.2 Galaxy S23 Troubleshooting
  • 5.3 Removing the battery

You may check other Galaxy S23 guides organized in the following 4 sections.

• Galaxy S23 new features guides. Galaxy S23 new features guides explain the new features of Galaxy S23 and show you how to use them.
• Galaxy S23 how-to guides. Galaxy S23 how-to guides show you how to use and customize Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra to meet your needs.
• Galaxy S23 camera guides. Galaxy S23 camera guides show you how to use Galaxy S23 camera features to shoot the best photos and videos with the top-notch camera system in Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra.
• Galaxy S23 accessories guides. Galaxy S23 accessories guides explore useful Galaxy S23 accessories and show you how to use them to protect your phone or increase your productivity (or fun).

Besides, you can read and download (in PDF format) the official Galaxy S23 user manual.

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