American apple id in the iTunes Store, without a credit card. Create an American Apple ID from your device

There are many great apps that are only available to users in one country and not available to international users. A good example is the Google Earth program, presented only in the US App Store. Using her example, I will show how to download an application from the American App Store.

Downloading apps from another country's iTunes App Store

We have 2 options:

1. Change account country or

2. create a new American Apple ID.

The first option is disclosed, and the second will be disclosed further.

Step 1. Launch iTunes on our computer. If you are logged in with your Apple ID, you must first log out of your account.

Step 2. You need to scroll to the bottom of the iTunes scroll bar and click Change Country. Then you need to click on the flag of the desired country.

Step 3. Now you need to find any free application in the store (the application must be free, otherwise the None option from step 5 will not be available). We are trying to download it by clicking the button Free.

Step 4. iTunes will require us to sign in with our Apple ID, but instead we click Create New Account (Create Apple ID). Read the Terms and Conditions and click the Agree button.

Step 5. At the next stage, you need to enter an email address that is different from what you already use on your first account. Fill in all the required fields and click Continue. Next, you need to select as a payment method "none" Fill in the address fields with whatever you want and click Create Apple ID. After this, a confirmation email should be sent to the specified email.

Step 6. In the letter, click on the Verify Now link. On the confirmation page, enter the specified email and password. That's it, now we have an American Apple ID, and this will allow us to download any free application from the US App Store, even if such an application is not in the store in our country. You will have to find the desired application in iTunes again, but nothing should stop you from downloading it.

It is necessary to remember that:

• This way you can only download free apps.
• To purchase paid applications without a credit card, you will need to purchase iTunes Gift Cards.
• To download updates for downloaded applications, you will need to log in with the Apple ID under which the application was downloaded.

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Advanced owners of iOS devices know the advantages of such registration in iTunes. Unfortunately, many are still not aware how to create an American account in the App Store.

What does its creation give? Currently, most foreign applications are not available to residents of the Russian Federation. And the point is not at all in the volumes, which are too large. Only registering an account “from the USA” will allow you to gain full access to them. In addition, the user will not need a credit card. Another advantage of the American profile is the possibility of actively using promo codes when registering programs.

Some owners of iOS devices are also interested in purchasing a payment card for the iTunes library. It also makes sense to use them if you have an American account. After its appearance, games, music, movies and much more become available to the person for free.

Instructions for creating an American account in the App Store

First, let's download the latest version of the iTunes library. If the program is already installed, you just need to log out of your account.
Now go to the iTunes Store and look for the round flag sign at the bottom right. Click on it and proceed to selecting the state.

Install USA. On the right there is also a block where there is an option with free programs (Free Apps). Click the Free button and purchase any of them. A window will appear where we select the option to create a new Apple ID.

When we enter the iTunes store, we see a welcome message. Click the “Next” button, accept the terms of the license agreement and enter the required registration data.

Please note that the password must contain at least 8 characters; in addition, it must include one number and one capital letter. The email address you enter must not already be associated with another Apple ID. At this stage, it is also recommended to unsubscribe from advertising mailings by unchecking the appropriate boxes.

In the “Payment Type” line, select “None”. To avoid being charged tax on every purchase made, enter 451 E Altamonte Dr, FL, FL, zip code 32701, and a random phone number that starts with (407) 551-xxxx.

Go to the mail and confirm your address by following the link. If the letter is not received, you should repeat the registration after 24 hours, but with a different email address.

So, now we know how to create an American account in the App Store. Are there any simple guidelines when registering?

Tips for creating a US account in the App Store

When choosing a mailbox, keep in mind that iTunes correctly accepts only the com domain. It is better to use Gmail.com, or “native” mail [email protected].

When you launch iTunes for the first time, be sure to select the US flag. In addition, after completing the initial registration, it is highly recommended to select and download any free application from the App Store, since a lot depends on this stage. Simply creating a new account will not work. This is somewhat more complicated than on a computer.

When choosing a city, you can look at any American address on the map, but the state of Florida is preferable precisely because there is no taxation on each purchase.

Update: promo codes have become available in Russian accounts.

Repetition is the mother of learning. As it turns out, many people win promotional codes in our competitions, but don’t know what to do next with them. Therefore, we are bringing out this instruction from the archive, from which you will learn how to create an American account in the App Store and start downloading paid applications for free using promo codes ( Redeem).

The recent frequent competitions in which promotional codes are awarded for free downloads of applications raise many questions. All of them can be rephrased in one way or another in simple words “what should I do with the code?” And so, in order to avoid misunderstandings that may arise in the future, we decided to tell you what “Redeem” is, where to get it, where to enter it, and why all this is relevant only for the American App Store. To be more precise, few people know why gift codes only work for American accounts, but that’s not the point.

So, we bought an iPhone or iPod, synchronized it with iTunes, downloaded movies, music, and audiobooks. But something is missing. Applications, of course! For one reason or another, the App Store refuses to accept our card, but it doesn’t matter. Why do you need a Russian account if you can create an American one, say, without any problems?

After all, all you need to do is:

1. try to download the free application;

2. select “Create an account”;
3. select US, fill in some information;
4. take a real ZIP-Code (such as our postal code) along with the locality at least from this site;
5. Click “Done” a couple of times and confirm creating an account from your email.

Attention! Only after trying to download a free application does “none” appear in the payment methods. Clean registration requires card binding.

Ready. Now we have a completely working American account in the App Store. A fresh account is wonderfully replenished with gift cards, which can be purchased on numerous sites, as well as from us. But the most important thing is that now we can download any free application from an American account, which has much more access than a Russian one. And for some reason all the new products become available first there, and then here, but we’re not talking about them now.

How can I now enter the gift code we won? We look at the mail, we see in the letter that came as a reward for the correct answer some incomprehensible accumulation of numbers and letters. Select, copy, download iTunes, click on the iTunes Store and see the menu on the right “Quick Links”, in it click on “Redeem”. Next we see a funny picture, under which there is an input line into which you need to paste the code copied from the letter. Press “Enter”. All is ready. The app loads, and iTunes offers you the option to end it all or enter another gift code. View the screenshots in order:

If the code was received directly on the iPhone and using a computer right now is not at all convenient, then everything is even simpler. We also go to Mail.app, copy the promo code (fortunately, firmware 3.0 allows you to do this). Then we launch the AppStore, select the “Featured” tab, scroll down, and see there the same “Redeem” item that we need so much. Enter the code and enjoy life.

That's all, actually. In addition to here, similar instructions can be found on our forum. But to further popularize the periodically pop-up issue, it was decided to publish instructions on the main page, so that happiness would truly be free for everyone.

In this instruction we will tell you in detail how to register an American Apple ID and upgrade your App Store.

Why do you need an American Apple ID?

An American Apple ID may be needed to download applications that are not available in Russia, for example, the Spotify music service and browser. Some applications appear in the American App Store earlier than in the Russian one.

Prices in the US App Store are in US dollars. They are not much, but lower than in the Russian App Store.

How to create a US Apple ID

First you need to sign out of your existing Apple ID. To do this, go to “Settings” → iTunes Store and App Store. Then click on your Apple ID and select Sign Out.

Now you need to open the App Store and download any application. An Apple ID login window should appear, in which you need to click on the “Create Apple ID” button.

In the Apple ID creation menu, you need to enter your email, create a password, change the region to the USA and accept the terms and conditions. Next, you need to enter detailed user information. The information must be filled out in English.

In the next window you need to fill in your payment information. Here you need to click the None button and enter the address. To do this, you can use Google maps and find the address of any house in the United States. I advise you to look for houses in Florida, because this state does not have a tax on purchases in the App Store.

After all the necessary data has been filled out, a message with a confirmation code will be sent to the email specified during registration. This code must be entered into a special field in the App Store.

That's it, the American Apple ID has been created. Now you can download any applications, even those that are not available in Russia.

And stores in many countries around the world, but their list, as well as the amount of content in each country is different. In Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries, you can freely buy applications, movies and music, use most Apple services, but still not all. The state Apple ID still has advantages over regional ones. In this article we will look at them, and also tell you how to create an American account for free and use your Apple devices to the maximum.

Why do you need a US Apple ID?

Of course, the most important advantage of a US account is access to the American App Store, where applications and games appear earlier, and the range is wider, including exclusives that are not available in our country. In addition, there is also iTunes Radio and other music services like Spotify, Rdio, which do not work in the Russian Federation (the restriction can be bypassed through a proxy, but you cannot do without applications, and they are only available in the US App Store). This also includes the possibility of free installation of paid applications for iPhone, iPad and Mac through the FreeMyApps service, which works only with the American App Store.

As for the purchase of other digital content - for example, music and films - the US Apple ID will be worse, since its prices are higher than in the Russian one. Please keep this in mind if you purchase content from the iTunes Store.

How to register US Apple ID

In fact, there is nothing complicated in registration and it can be easily done both from a computer and directly from an iOS device. Which method is more convenient for you - choose for yourself, we will tell you about both.

Registering an Apple ID from a computer

Open iTunes and sign out of your existing account, if you have one.

We indicate the region of the USA. It is carefully placed right in front of your eyes.

We look at the side menu on the right and find any free application there. Let's take YouTube as an example.

On the application page, click the Get button.

In the pop-up window where you enter your username and password, select the “Create Apple ID” option.

On the invitation screen, click Continue.

Now you need to enter the required data:

We indicate the payment method, in our case we select None.

Now you need to indicate your first and last name, as well as your real American address and telephone number. I recommend choosing Florida because it doesn't have a tax on App Store purchases (some other states do).

The easiest way is to use the address of a public institution or hotel, which is easy to find through Google Maps. We need:

• Street - street with the selected building, see screenshot.
• Phone - telephone number (we only need the last 7 digits).

All that remains is to check the data and click the Create Apple ID button.

If everything is entered correctly, you will see a verification screen that will change after your email is confirmed.

I’ll check the mailbox that you specified during registration; you should receive a letter from Apple with a link to activate your account. Let's move on.

Log in to Apple ID using your username and password.

That's it, your email has been verified. Congratulations, you now have a US Apple ID!

Registering an Apple ID from an iOS device

Creating an Apple ID using an iOS device is as easy as it is from a computer. All steps are completely similar.

Open the App Store and sign out of your existing account. On the “Selection” tab, scroll to the very bottom and click on the login and select “Log out”.

Now go to the search tab. We find any free application. I will use YouTube again.

Click the Get button. From the pop-up menu, select “Create an Apple ID.”

Now you need to select a country. The check mark will already be on United States. We accept the license agreement by clicking the Agree button.

Enter registration data:

• Email - it’s better not to use Russian domains, but to choose, for example, Gmail.
• Password - one capital letter and number is no longer enough, do not forget to put some special character in your password.
• Security Info - select security questions and indicate the answers to them (this is important, in the future they will be used to recover the password).

Now you need to enter your date of birth. It is better to put your own so as not to forget, since it is also used to recover the password. In the Billing information section, select the payment method None and click Next.

Enter your real US address and phone number. We use Google Maps and find any hotel, preferably in Florida, since this state does not have a tax on purchases in the App Store. We need the following information:

• Street - the street with the selected building.
• City - a city, in my example Orlando.
• State - state, I have FL - Florida.
• Zip Code - index for Florida - 32830.
• Area code - city code, for Orlando - 321.
• Phone - telephone number (note that the last 10 digits are needed here)

After this, you will find yourself on the verification screen. Now we check the mail and follow the link from the Apple letter to verify the email. That's all. Our application will begin downloading, which means the Apple ID has been successfully created. Congratulations!