How to Create an Apple ID

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Navigate to the Apple ID creation page. A quick web search for "Apple ID" will direct you to the appropriate page. Click the "Create Apple ID" button. Creating an Apple ID is completely free.

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Enter primary email address. To create an Apple ID, you will need to enter a valid email address. This email will be used for contact, and is also the Apple ID. When you sign in to a service that requires an Apple ID, you'll enter your email address and password.

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Create highly secure passwords. Your Apple ID will be used for purchases and sales, as well as a lot of information about the Apple devices you use. Make sure passwords are secure, and include numbers and symbols for better security.

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Enter your security question and date of birth. This information will be used in case you forget your password and need to request a new password. Apple will use this information to verify your identity before sending a new password.

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Enter your name and address. Apple needs this information for purchases using an Apple ID. Email addresses let them know where customers use the company's products.

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Do not receive promotional emails. Apple automatically sends newsletters and product updates to your email address. In case you do not want to receive this information, you can deselect that function.

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Enter the CAPTCHA code. Type the characters that appear in the image. If you can't recognize them, click the 'Try a different image' button to select a new image, or the 'Vision Impaired' button to let the computer read the characters.

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Read and accept the terms. Before creating an ID, you need to acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. After reading and accepting, click the check box. Click the Create Apple ID button. You will receive an email asking you to confirm that you created an Apple ID.

When you create an Apple ID through the website, you won't need to enter payment information. However, when you sign in to iTunes, you will be asked to enter your credit card information and billing address.

Use an iPhone or iPad

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Open the Settings app. Scroll down and select iTunes & App Stores. In case you have an existing signed-in Apple ID, click the Sign Out button.

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Click Create New Apple ID. You will be asked to select a store for your new ID. Choose a store that suits your location. Click Done to confirm, and then click Next.

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Read Terms and Conditions. You can also choose to have this content sent to your email address by entering a valid email and clicking Send by Email. To continue, click Agree and then Agree again to confirm.

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Provide an email address. This email address will be used as the Apple ID. You will use this email to sign in to Apple services that require an Apple ID. Make sure your password is highly secure, because your Apple ID contains a lot of personal and financial information.

You need to answer three security questions to be used in case you forget your password.

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Enter payment information. Select the credit card type and enter the correct information. You also need to enter the correct billing address.

When you scroll down to the bottom of the credit card list, you can select "None" and skip the payment section. You won't be able to make a purchase until you enter valid payment information.

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Verify account. After creating an account, a confirmation email will be sent to the email designated as your Apple ID. This email contains a link that you must access to activate your account. Click this link, and then enter your new Apple ID and password to activate.

Use iTunes

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Open iTunes. Click the Store menu. Select Create Apple ID from the Store menu. Click Continue in the new window.

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Read and accept the Terms and Conditions. After reading, select the box and click Agree.

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Enter personal information. You need to enter your email address to create an Apple ID. You will have to sign in with your Apple ID whenever you need to sign in to an Apple service. You also need to enter a secure password. Password must be at least 8 characters long and include letters and numbers.

You'll also need to answer your security question and date of birth to verify your identity in case you forget your password.

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Choose not to receive promotional emails from Apple. In the form there are two squares at the bottom. They are selected automatically by the program. If you do not want to receive promotional emails and news from Apple, you can uncheck those two boxes.

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Enter payment information. Select the appropriate card type and enter your credit card details and billing address. If you do not want to attach a credit card to the account, click the None option. You'll need to enter credit card information if you intend to make a purchase in iTunes or the App store, but this information is not required for free content.

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Verify account. Click Done to create an Apple ID. You will receive an email containing an account verification link. Once your account is verified, you can sign in to all Apple products or services with your new Apple ID.

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Complete.

Kareem Winters

Update 26 October 2023