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Get a new apple id. How to create an Apple ID without linking a bank card

Having an Apple ID account gives you access to cloud storage, the app store, and many other features. But to do this, you need to have a credit card with which you can pay for installing paid applications. How to register for iTunes with and without a credit card? Read our instructions and get an account with the parameters you need.

Registering in iTunes with a credit card

Applications, music, films, interesting and relevant books - this is what you can download to your smartphone using iTunes. In order to download paid content, you must attach a credit card to your Apple ID. With its help, you can purchase programs, albums of fresh music tracks, films and much more. Using a credit card as a means of payment comes with certain conveniences.

But sometimes these conveniences create problems for us. For example, you bought an iPhone for your child and attached a credit card to the Apple ID. A child, not yet fully understanding where the funds on the card come from, can purchase a gigantic amount of clearly unnecessary content, introducing their parents into expenses. In this case, we recommend registering for iTunes without a credit card - this way you will save yourself from unnecessary expenses. If you need paid content, you can add a map in the future.

Method one

Let's learn how to sign up for iTunes with a credit card. Method one:

  • Go to the Apple website, in the “Manage your Apple ID” section;
  • Click on the link “Create an Apple ID”;
  • In the registration form we indicate your email address and other data;
  • We answer security questions;
  • If necessary, check the boxes for receiving announcements and special offers.

Next, enter the security code and click on the “Continue” link. At the next stage, we confirm the creation of an Apple ID using the control code received by email. After a few seconds, your Apple iD will be created. Once you've created your Apple ID, you can enter your account information into your devices and start using them. Each device will have access to the AppStore, iTunes Store, iCloud and many other services from Apple.

To link a credit card, log into your account from a PC and pay attention to the “Payment and Delivery” section. By clicking on the “Add Card” link and entering your credit card details, you will link a payment instrument to your account and will be able to purchase paid content.

Pay attention to the security questions that indicate the answers - in order to register, you must answer all the questions, not just one of them.

Method two

In order to register in the AppStore and be able to buy software and content, you need to install iTunes on your computer and try to download some paid application. At some point, iTunes will prompt you to enter your Apple ID to access your purchases. If you've already created an account and linked your credit card to it, enter your Apple ID and password and you'll be able to make a purchase.

If you have not yet registered an Apple ID using the above method, then at the stage when iTunes prompts you to enter your account information, click on the “Create Apple ID” button and go through the registration procedure. Please indicate your credit card type as your payment method - it could be VISA, MasterCard or American Express. Next, we confirm registration using the control code received by mail, after which we receive an Apple iD with a credit card linked to it.

Method three

How to register for Apple ID without a computer? Indeed, some users may not have a desktop PC or laptop at hand. What to do? The answer is simple - we can register an Apple ID using iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. To do this, you need to go to the AppStore and try to download any paid application - since we have not yet indicated your Apple ID details here, the registration procedure will be launched.

Registration is approximately the same as on a computer - we follow the instructions indicated on the smartphone screen. At a certain stage, we select the type of card to be attached, confirm the creation of an Apple ID using the control code, and get a full-fledged account with a card attached to it. Now everything is ready to pay for applications, interesting books, music albums and other content.

Pay attention to the term “credit card” - it means all types of banking products, be it credit or debit cards of various categories and global payment systems.

How to sign up for iTunes without a card

We have already said that using an attached card can lead to serious financial losses. Also, many people do not like to provide their card details for fear of money theft. Their fears are quite justified, since scammers do not sleep, regularly coming up with new ways to rid honest citizens of excess funds in their electronic accounts.

How to register in iTunes without a credit card and is this operation possible? Some users are sure that a credit card is required here, but this is far from the case. We can actually register with iTunes without a credit card, using the functionality provided to us. By analogy with the above methods, we can register both on a computer and using the smartphone itself.

We won’t repeat ourselves twice and tell you how to register for iTunes without a credit card using a computer. In order to register, install iTunes on your computer and try to download some free application. iTunes will ask for an Apple ID, but since we don’t have one, instead of entering a login and password, we click on the “Create Apple ID” button. Next, indicate your email address, first and last name, password, answer security questions, and select “No” as the payment method.

At the final stage, we confirm using the control code and complete registration - the account without a linked credit card is ready.

Have you created an Apple ID without a credit card and later found out that you need access to paid content? There is no need to create another account - you can add payment information at any time, getting a tool for purchasing applications, music, videos and e-books.

With the purchase of any Apple gadget, you will have to register an Apple ID. This is a required step to use the device. This data will be needed even when simply downloading a free application from the AppStore. There are times when you cannot log in through your account. What to do in this case?

ID is your account through which you can use Apple services. These include: AppStore, iMessage, iCloud, Apple Music, FaceTime and others. Using this entry, you can enable the iPhone search function in iCloud and, if you lose your phone, lock it remotely.

Apple ID data is also used when synchronizing and restoring the device. When you sign up, you get 5 GB of iCloud storage. You can place backup copies of personal data there for recovery cases. Login to these services occurs through an account password. There are several ways to create such a record.

Ways to create an Apple ID

Typically, such an account is created the first time you use the gadget. If you have already used, for example, an iPhone, then when changing an old model to a new one, you can use an existing ID. The very first step is to create an email account. Be sure to use your information and enter it correctly. In the future, you may need to recover the password for the mailbox (if you forget) and then you will be able to confirm that this is your email address.

You can create an account using a computer or directly from the device itself. In both cases, you will need an Internet connection with a good signal and speed. There are two ways to create directly from the gadget: by specifying a payment card and in a free way. Conventionally, you can divide the created accounts into free ones and with the indication of the card number. Card registration is necessary if you are going to buy software. To do this, open the “settings” icon and look for the “iTunes Store, App Store” section. In the expanded area, click “create an Apple ID.”

To register for free, open the AppStore icon. Select some free application and click the “download” button. An alert will appear with several options: log in using an existing ID or create a new one. Select "create...". Further, the paths of the first method and the second are almost identical. Enter your registration details. Read all terms and information offered. Once you click “accept” you agree to act within their framework.

Answer a few questions (write your answers down somewhere) that will help you recover your account. A message about the payment being made will then appear. If you are registering a card, please provide its details. If you are using the free method, then click “no”. Complete registration by clicking “next”. Check your email address specified in registration. Open the email from Apple and follow the instructions. Ready.

The second method uses a PC and iTunes. Here you can also indicate the card or not. Open the program and in the work area on the right, click “iTunes Store” if you will be specifying a card. If not, then go to the store and download the free application and open the menu through it. The next steps are the same. A notification will appear in which you need to click “create...”. Enter all the data, answer the questions, read and agree to the terms and conditions as described above. Also enter your card details or click “no”. Complete registration, check your email, follow the instructions.

Can't create an account

A common reason for impossible registration is age. You can register an Apple ID only if you are over 13 years old. In this case, this is possible with the consent of the parents (guardians). Full registration is possible at the age of 18. If a younger age was initially indicated (under 18 years old) and after refusal the data was replaced with correct information, registration will not take place.

The email addresses [email protected] and [email protected] cannot be used for your account. The email service @Gmail.com is good. Registration problems may also arise due to the use of incorrect characters in the password and login. The password complexity must be maintained. The use of simple combinations and repetition of symbols (three in a row) is not allowed. Take all these features into account when registering, and you will be able to register successfully.

What to do if the message “Login failed. Has the limit on the number of free entries been activated? This happens if you purchase a used gadget. Only multiple accounts can be activated on one device, this is programmed by Apple.

Use another iOS device to register. First, sign out of the linked Apple ID entry in Settings. Register and use Apple ID for your phone.

Or if you have the opportunity to use a Mac with its system, then you can get rid of this problem through the iCloud settings on your computer. Enter your account details, after which it will be activated and you can use it on your phone.

Apple ID sign in failed

Validation failure can occur for several reasons. This could be a software failure of the system or a problem accessing the Apple server (technical work, for example). What to do if such a problem occurs. There are two ways to resolve a verification failure.

Activation via iTunes

iTunes can also sometimes be glitchy. To get rid of the most common errors, take the following measures:

  • Make sure that the Internet is working correctly and its speed is high enough for this operation.
  • If you have antivirus software, disable it temporarily.
  • Update iTunes to the latest version.
  • Sign out of your pinned iTunes account. To do this, in the top left of the program, click the “store” icon. Select "deauthorize computer". After this, restart your PC. After turning it on, log in again.

Skip ID generation

If you are unable to log in to your account, return to your phone settings window. And click on the “Set up as a new iPhone” option. In the activation window that opens, click “Skip this step.” Confirm your actions by pressing the “skip” button. Complete the remaining phone activation steps and access the device.

Now to activate your account, go to the “settings” icon and log in. If for some reason you still cannot log in, check the following settings:

  • Make sure that at the time of authorization the company’s services are available and are not carrying out any maintenance work.
  • Make sure the date and time are set correctly. If you cannot set the correct parameters automatically, set them manually.
  • Check the OS is up to date. Often beta versions may have system bugs.
  • Check the functionality of the Internet network. The signal must be good and have high speed.
  • Try logging out of your account and rebooting your device. Then log in again.
  • Perform a factory reset.

Try all the suggested ways to adjust your Apple ID login. If after all the measures the problem remains, contact an authorized service center for diagnostics and possible repairs.

Apple ID is the key to almost everything you can do on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. An account is required to download apps from the App Store, chat in iMessage, store data in iCloud, and much more. How to create an Apple ID on iMac, iPhone and iPad, how to register an account without a bank card and which Apple ID region to choose, read in our material.

Which Apple ID region to choose

Often users from Ukraine, Russia and other CIS countries wonder which Apple ID region to choose. Usually there are three options: Ukrainian, Russian and American. The following parameters influence the choice:

  • Availability of applications in the App Store and prices

Availability of Apple services and prices

The availability and cost of Apple services varies depending on the region of your Apple ID. For example, Apple Music is available in Ukraine, the USA and Russia, but in the latter an important component of the music service - Beats 1 radio - does not work. The price tag for the monthly subscription is also different. In the USA it is $9.99, in Ukraine $4.99, and in Russia 169 rubles, which in dollar terms is about $3.

Availability of applications in the App Store and prices

The catalog of applications in the App Store is practically the same from country to country, but situations rarely arise that some programs are in the American App Store, but not in the Russian one. This feature will rarely make itself felt, but it needs to be mentioned. Application selections and tops also depend on the region. They tend to be more relevant to residents of a particular country.

Ability to link your bank card to Apple ID

Apple ID only works with bank cards from your region. You won’t be able to link a Ukrainian card to a Russian Apple ID without some tricks. It will also not be possible to connect a card from a country other than the USA to an American Apple ID.

How to create an Apple ID

How to create an Apple ID on Mac/Windows



How to create an Apple ID on Mac/Windows without a bank card


How to create an Apple ID from iPhone and iPad

Today we will talk about how to create an icloud account for an iPhone via a computer. Without an Apple ID, it is impossible to use equipment from the Cupertino company.

What is it used for?

Your iCloud account is your primary user ID. It is used in all services of the apple company, as well as to activate branded gadgets. A third-party user will not be able to log out of your account on their own, which allows you to secure your device.

Apple ID is also used to remotely access a lost device. In a previously published article we talked about how to do this.

Create an account

There are two ways to register a new profile on your computer. Let's look at each of them in more detail.

Via the site

To create an account via PC, you must follow these steps:


Note! In the site window you can change your details and payment method.

Via iTunes

The second method is registration through the iTunes service.

Note! For example, MacOS with built-in software is used. If you have Windows, install iTunes.

  1. Open the program → “Account” tab → “Login”.
  2. Create a new Apple ID.
  3. Fill out the forms in the window → click “Continue”.
  4. Fill out the second form with extended information → click “Continue”.
  5. Select a payment method → ​​click “Continue”
  6. Accept the license agreement.

Many new users of Apple devices do not know how to create an account for the AppStore and other similar resources. It's actually very easy. In this article you will learn why an Apple ID is needed and how to create one.

What is an Apple ID for?

It is necessary for iPhone owners to:

  • Find your smartphone if it is stolen or you lose it;
  • Synchronize iPhone with iCloud;
  • Download free applications from the AppStore;
  • Purchase various products in the AppStore;

If you have no plans to purchase paid products in Apple stores in the future, first create an Apple ID without a credit card, for free. In the future, you can always attach a credit card to your ID to top up your account.

How to create an Apple ID without a credit card

In the Russian Federation, credit cards began to become popular quite recently, which is why in Russia, iPhone owners have difficulties registering an account on the device and indicating bank information. Also, the owner of an iPad or iPhone may not have his own bank account, and therefore a credit card, because he is a minor user who was given the device by his parents.

There are also users who do not want to show off their credit card when creating an ID. Therefore, there may be many reasons for reluctance to indicate payment information when creating an ID. Luckily, you can quickly open an Apple ID without a credit card at any time.

Some novice mobile device users complain that there is no “None” column, which allows the user to log in for free. Where is the way out? Follow the instructions below.

To register you need to perform simple manipulations:

  1. To get started, launch the App Store on your smartphone and use the “Featured”, “Top Charts” or “Search” sections to select a free application.
  2. Open the free software you have chosen and click “Download” and then “Install”. Next, a window will appear on the device screen in which the user can enter an existing Apple ID or create a new one.
  3. Since you don’t have an account yet, click “Create an Apple ID.”
  4. Registering an account involves selecting a country, click “Next”.
  5. In the “email” field you need to enter your email address. This will be your login.
  6. Next, enter the password twice and click the “Go” button. If you can’t log in, you should pay attention to the fact that the password must contain letters of different sizes and numbers. The minimum number of characters for a password is eight characters.
  7. Then you need to enter your security settings.
  8. If you want to make an ID on iPhone without a credit card, then click the “None” button. If you decide to register an ID on your iPhone with a credit card, you need to enter all your card details. You can also enter this information later.

If you want to create a free Apple account, but nothing works, then you tried to download a paid application. The “No” item, which allows you to refuse paid registration, appears only if you go through the account registration process when purchasing free software.

To complete registration, enter your personal information and check your email. A letter should be sent to the address that you entered when registering your new account, after opening it you will only have to click on “Verify Now” and specify your login and password ID to complete the registration.

How to create a free Apple account using iTunes

If you are unable to create a new account on your smartphone, you can follow the registration instructions using iTunes.

When trying to create a new account on your computer, you will need the following components:

  • PC with free access to the Internet;
  • Current version of iTunes;
  • Personal email.

There is nothing difficult about creating a new account. This is a fairly common operation that can be done with virtually no problems. So, having prepared everything you need, you need to do the following:

  1. Launch the program and enter the store.
  2. Click “Create...” and confirm the action.
  3. Confirm your agreement to the terms of creating a new account on iPhone.
  4. The password must not contain the same letters, numbers or spaces three or more times.
  5. Registration with Apple has age restrictions. If you are under thirteen years of age, you will not be able to create a new ID, so if the system does not allow you to create an account, indicate your age is over 13 years. It is best to indicate an age of over 18 years, this will expand access to the products that the AppStore offers.
  6. Next, registration will continue, enter all the necessary data and at the end click “Create Apple ID”
  7. Check your email. If it is empty, check the email in spam.

How to restore access to your account

Sometimes device owners choose questions in the security settings to which they forget the answers in the future. Fortunately, it is possible to restore access to your account if there are problems in the password and security questions section. To familiarize yourself with the method, watch the video:

If you don't want to encounter similar problems in the future, you won't need to use security questions to activate it.

If you still cannot log into your Apple account, you can contact Apple support. When contacting the regional support service department in order to change or create an account, you need to understand that they, as a rule, do not have information about your account. To do this, specialists must contact the central support service department. This can take up to half an hour, so be patient.