The Apple ID is a user account that allows access to all products and services offered by Apple. You must have a valid Apple ID in order to access the App Store or the iTunes store, and purchase the related content. The latter also guarantees access to the iCloud platform and backup services related to iOS devices. The process of creating an Apple ID takes only a few minutes and is completely free. Follow the steps in this article to find out how.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using the Website
Step 1. Log in to the Apple ID creation web page
Creating an Apple account is completely free.
Step 2. Enter your primary email address
A valid email account must be provided in order to create an Apple ID. It will be used to contact you and as a username for your Apple ID. When you log into Apple-offered services that require Apple ID authentication you will need to do so using the email address and password you used to create it.
Step 3. Create a secure password
Through the Apple ID you will carry out economic transactions and within it are stored a large number of personal and sensitive information concerning all the Apple devices that you normally use. It is for this reason that it is good to protect it by using a secure password that includes numbers, upper and lower case letters and symbols.
Step 4. Choose the security questions and enter your date of birth
This information will be used if you forget your current password or need to change it. Apple staff will use this information to verify your identity before sending you a new password.
Step 5. Provide your full name and residential address
This data is used to properly billing the content or products you are going to purchase using your Apple ID. They will also serve as statistical data to know the geographical distribution of people who use the products and content provided by Apple.
Step 6. Change how you contact
Apple, by default, automatically selects options relating to the ability to contact you via email regarding updates or advice relating to its products and to keep you updated on special offers and content in its digital stores. If you do not want to receive this type of communication, deselect the relative check buttons.
Step 7. Enter the Captcha code
This is the series of characters that is displayed in the appropriate image. If you can't read them clearly, click the "New code" link to receive a new Captcha code or "Visually impaired" to listen to the audio transposition.
Step 8. Review and agree to the licensed use agreement for Apple-branded products and services
Before you can complete the creation of your Apple ID, you will need to indicate that you have read and understood the items in the agreement provided by Apple. If you accept these conditions, select the appropriate check button. At this point, press the "Create Apple ID" button. You will receive a confirmation email asking you to confirm the creation of the Apple ID.
There is no need to provide a payment method when creating an Apple account via the official website. However, as soon as you log into iTunes using your Apple ID, you will be asked to provide credit card details along with a billing address for purchases
Method 2 of 3: Using the iPhone or iPad
Step 1. Launch the Settings app
Scroll the menu that appeared to locate and select the item "iTunes Store and App Store". If the device is already associated with an existing Apple ID, press the "Sign Out" button.
Step 2. Press the "Create a New Apple ID" button
You will be asked to select the store for which you want to create the user account. Select the appropriate option based on the geographic area in which you live. Press the "Finish" button to confirm, then press the "Next" button to continue.
Step 3. Review the terms of the licensed use agreement for Apple-branded products and services
If you wish, you can choose to receive a copy by e-mail by entering a valid address and choosing "Send by e-mail". To continue press the "Accept" button, then tap "Accept" again.
Step 4. Provide a valid email address
This is the email account that will be associated with your Apple ID and used as a username. You will be able to use this information to sign in to all services provided by Apple. Make sure you choose a secure password, as a lot of personal and sensitive information is stored within the Apple ID.
You'll also need to choose three security questions, which Apple staff will use to verify your identity in case you forget your login password
Step 5. Enter your payment and billing information
Choose the circuit linked to your credit card, then enter the relevant payment details. You will also need to provide an address for the correct billing of purchases.
By scrolling to the bottom of the list of available options, you will find "None" and you can skip this step. However, remember that you will not be able to purchase any content or products until you provide a valid payment method
Step 6. Verify your new account
Once the Apple ID creation is complete, you will receive a verification email at the address you provided. It will contain the link to activate your account. Select it and provide your Apple ID and password to complete the creation and activation process.
Method 3 of 3: Using iTunes
Step 1. Launch iTunes
Go to the "Store" menu and select the "Create Apple ID" option. At this point, press the "Continue" button located inside the pop-up window that appears.
Step 2. Read and agree to the terms of the agreement for the use of Apple products and services
After reading the information, select the relevant check button and press the "Accept" button.
Step 3. Enter your personal information
You will need to provide a valid email address which will also become your Apple ID username. You will need to use it to log in to all Apple services. You will also need to choose a secure password that is at least 8 characters long and includes both letters and numbers.
You'll also need to choose your security questions and provide your date of birth, so Apple staff can verify your identity in case you can't remember your login password
Step 4. Choose if you want to be contacted by Apple by email
There are two check buttons for this information in the Apple ID creation form. Both are selected by default. If you do not want to be contacted by Apple via email regarding communications about products and services, special offers and store content, deselect both of the indicated check buttons.
Step 5. Enter your payment and billing information
Choose the type of credit card you have and enter the relevant payment details, together with a billing address for any purchases. If you don't want to associate any credit cards with your Apple ID, choose the "None" option. Remember that in order to purchase the contents on the iTunes Store or the App Store, you must first enter a valid payment method. However, this step is not necessary in order to enjoy the free content.
Step 6. Verify your new account
Press the "Finish" button to complete the Apple ID creation. At this point you will receive an e-mail at the address indicated where there will be a link to use to activate the account. Once you have verified your Apple ID, you can use it to access all of the services Apple offers.
Step 7. Finished
Advice
- Before starting the process of creating your Apple ID, it is good to have all the relevant information at hand, including credit card details or PayPal account details.
- When you create an Apple ID using the website, you don't need to associate a payment method with your profile. However in this case you will not be able to use the iTunes Store until you provide details of a valid payment method.
