Create an Apple ID on an iPhone

This article teaches you how to create a new Apple ID, which you need to do things like downloading apps, making purchases from iTunes, and connecting to iCloud.

Steps

  1. Open Settings. It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen.
  2. Tap Sign in to your iPhone. It's at the top of the menu.[1]
    • If another Apple ID is currently signed in and you wish to create a different one, tap that user's Apple ID and then tap Sign Out at the bottom of the Apple ID menu. Follow the prompts to sign out.
    • If you are running an older version of iOS, instead tap iCloud and then tap Create a new Apple ID.
  3. Tap Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it?. It's below the password field.
  4. Tap Create Apple ID.
  5. Enter your birthday. Scroll the month, day, and year fields at the bottom of the screen to enter your birthday.
  6. Tap Next. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  7. Enter your first and last name. Type them in their respective fields.
  8. Tap Next. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  9. Select an email address to use.
    • To use an existing email address, tap Use your current email address.
    • To create a new iCloud email address, tap Get a free iCloud email address and follow the on-screen prompts.
  10. Enter your email address. This will be your Apple ID.
  11. Tap Next. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  12. Enter and verify a password. Type it into the labeled fields.
    • 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.
  13. Tap Next. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  14. Select your country. If it's not auto-filled for you, tap on the field next to "Country" and tap the country associated with your phone number.
  15. Enter your phone number. If it's not auto-filled, tap the field next to "Number" and type in your phone number.
  16. Select a verification method. Tap either Text Message or Phone Call to indicate how you'd like Apple to verify your phone number.
  17. Tap Next. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
    • A verification code will be sent to you by text message or via phone call.
  18. Enter the verification code. Enter the six-digit verification code you received and tap Next.
    • If you received the code via text, your iPhone may recognize it and autofill it for you.
  19. Review the terms and conditions. If you prefer to have them sent to you by email, tap Send by Email at the top of the screen.
  20. Tap Agree. It's in the lower-right corner of the screen.
  21. Tap Agree. If you're not automatically signed into iCloud, enter the email you used to create your Apple ID and password into the labeled fields.
  22. Tap Sign In. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
    • The screen will intermittently display the message "Signing into iCloud" as it accesses your data during the sign-in process.
  23. Enter your iPhone's passcode. This is the unlock code you established for your device when you set it up.
  24. Merge your data. If you'd like any calendars, reminders, contacts, notes, or other data already stored on your iPhone to be merged with your iCloud account, tap Merge; if not, tap Don't Merge.
    • You've now created an Apple ID and signed into your iPhone with it.

Tips

  • You can also set up your Apple ID on your PC.
  • There are many other reasons you'll need an Apple ID–from installing new apps to your iPhone, to including an iCloud account, to transferring wirelessly apps from one place to another to updating apps (on slightly older iPhones with older iOS versions). Think about that!
  • The device, upon very first initial setup, will ask you to create an Apple ID. You won't be able to go through that step until you comply and create one.
  • While choosing your email and password for your Apple ID, you can enter a rescue email address that can be used to access your account if it's been compromised or you've forgotten the password.

Warnings

  • If you don't have a credit card, Apple will not allow you to create an account. You must have a working credit card (debit cards with a credit-card symbol also work) account stored on your iPhone to be able to properly use it. Therefore, if you don't have one, don't try to even think about signing up just yet.

Things You'll Need

  • iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad
  • Internet connection
  • Valid email address
  • Valid debit card, iTunes gift card, or gift certificate

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204053
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