How to Create a Free Apple ID
Users of iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices need to create an Apple ID to download apps from the Apple App Store. This guide explains how to create a free Apple account through an iPhone, a web browser, or iTunes on a computer.
Create an Apple ID Using Your iPhone
- Open the App Store and tap on the profile icon located at the top right corner.
- Select Create New Apple ID. If this option is not visible, sign out of your iCloud account first.
- Enter a valid email address and create a strong password.
- Choose your country or region. This should match your payment method details.
- Read and agree to Apple’s Terms and Conditions, then tap Next.
- Fill in your full name and date of birth.
- Optionally, subscribe to Apple updates to receive the latest news about Apple products and software, then tap Next.
- Enter payment information or select None if you want to avoid adding a payment method.
- Verify your phone number to help with identity confirmation and account recovery, then tap Next.
- Check your email inbox for a verification email from Apple. Follow the instructions to confirm your email address.
Create an Apple ID Using a Web Browser
You can also create an Apple ID directly from your browser by following these steps:
- Visit the official Apple ID website: appleid.apple.com.
- Fill out the registration form with your email address, password, first and last name, birthday, and security questions.
- Click on Continue after completing all required fields.
- Enter the six-digit verification code sent to your email address.
- Click Verify to complete the process.
Create an Apple ID Using iTunes on a Computer
You can also set up a new Apple ID using iTunes on your PC or Mac by following these instructions:
- Download and install iTunes from the official Apple website: apple.com/itunes.
- Open iTunes and go to the Store menu, then select Create New Apple ID.
- Read and accept Apple’s Terms and Conditions by checking the box and clicking Agree.
- Provide the required information including your email, password (minimum 8 characters), date of birth, and security questions.
- If you do not want to receive promotional emails from Apple, uncheck the subscription boxes.
- Select your payment method or choose None if you only want to download free apps.
- Click Done to finish creating your account.
- Open the verification email from Apple and click the confirmation link to activate your account.