On the other hand, Apple is reportedly considering rebranding the name Apple ID to Apple Account. This change is said to be carried out at the end of 2024.
Quote Apple InsiderSaturday (2/3/2024), Apple ID is a way for users to log in to Apple Services.
When you have logged in to your Apple ID, users can use Apple’s service ecosystem. Starting from Apple Music, the App Store, to searching for lost devices.
Apple ID itself is now an integral part of everything related to Apple. That said, it’s hard to say since when Apple ID existed.
However, in the 1990s, Apple had a service called eWorld which ended up failing in the 90s. Then, there was AppleLink as a service for dealers in the 80s.
Then Apple also has tools For login via iTools in 2000.
At that time, the service was free so users did not need to register their credit cards, so there was less need for security at that time.