How to Log in to Game Center

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: February 5, 2024 Fact Checked

Want to try out Game Center, Apple's social gaming network?^{[1]
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Research source} All you'll need to do is log in to Game Center with your Apple ID account and password on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Once you're signed in, you can create a nickname in your profile that your friends will see. In this article, we'll show you how to use your existing account to sign in to Game Center.

Things You Should Know

You can login to Game Center on an iPhone, iPad, or macOS.
On an iPhone or iPad, choose Settings, choose Game Center, slide the toggle to "on," then hit continue (because this will automatically use your Apple ID to log you in).
For macOS, go to the Apple menu and hit System Preferences, Internet Accounts, Add Other Account, and Game Center Account before finally logging in with your Apple ID.

Method 1

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iPhone and iPad

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Open your iPhone or iPad’s Settings
. You’ll usually find it on the home screen.^{[2]
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It’s near the center of the list.^{[3]
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Slide the “Game Center” switch to
. A confirmation message will appear.^{[4]
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Tap Continue. This signs you into Game Center using the Apple ID that’s currently logged into your phone or tablet.^{[5]
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- If you want to sign in with a different Apple ID, tap Not (person’s name)? to enter a username and password.

Method 2

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macOS

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Click the
menu. It’s at the top-left corner of the screen.^{[6]
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It’s the round blue icon with a white “@” inside.
It’s at the bottom-left corner of the left column.
It’s the final option under the list of account types.
It’s the for overlapping circles of varying colors and sizes.
Once the password is accepted, you’ll be logged into Game Center.