How to Create an Apple ID on an iPhone

For doing things like downloading and updating apps, making purchases from iTunes, and makingFaceTime calls, you'll need an Apple ID. If you don't already have an Apple ID, this article will show you how to create one.

1. Turn on and unlock your iPhone. Enter your passcode if your device requires one.
   
   
   
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   Tap the Settings app from the Home Screen.
   
   
   
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   Scroll down until you see the "iTunes and App Stores" entry.
   
   
   
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   Tap "iTunes & App Stores". If an existing Apple ID is already signed in, sign out of it before proceeding.
   
   
   
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   Tap "Create New Apple ID".
   
   
   
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   Find and select the country you're located in. Tap Done to confirm your selection and then Next to proceed.
   
   
   
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   Read over the iTunes Store Terms and Conditions and agree to it. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap "Agree"; tap it again at the alert that shows. If you have trouble reading the document, you can choose to have it emailed to you by tapping "Send by Email" and entering a valid email address.
   
   
   
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   Fill in your email address, a password, three security questions with their appropriate answers, and your birth date. Your password must have at least 8 characters (including a number and an uppercase and lowercase letter) with no spaces. It also shouldn't have three consecutive characters (ggg), be your Apple ID, or a previous password you've used in the last year. After registration, your email address will become your Apple ID.
   
   
   
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   Enter your billing information. To make an Apple ID, a payment method needs to be provided in the form of a debit card (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express), iTunes gift card, or iTunes gift certificate.
   
   
   
   • Understand that your card will not be charged until you make a purchase of a paidapp. For free apps, you will never be charged.
   • Your billing address will also need to be provided, which consists of your full name, street address, city name, state/province name, postal code, and phone number. This is just for confirmation of your payment information, and receipts of any purchase you make will be emailed to you, rather than through a postal service.
     
     
     
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    Verify your account. An email will be sent to the email address you've provided.
    
    
    
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    Log into your email account and look for an email from Apple. The subject line will be "Please verify the contact email address for your Apple ID." Open it and click the link to verify your account.
    
    
    
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    Sign in with your Apple ID credentials on the Apple website, and click "Verify Address". If it works, you are now the newest owner of an Apple ID!