Creating an Apple ID is essential for accessing all of Apple's apps and services across your devices. It's easy to create a new Apple ID from your iPhone, Mac, or PC, or using a web browser on other devices. You'll need to provide your full name, date of birth, email address, and phone number. Payment information is not required.
To create an Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad:
5 steps
To create an Apple ID on a Mac:
4 steps
To create an Apple ID on a Windows PC
3 steps
To create an Apple ID on another device:
3 steps
If you already have an Apple ID and want to change your email address to an Apple domain address or update your contact information:
4 steps
You can also change your Apple ID password or security questions from your iPhone or iPad
To set up Family Sharing on your iPhone or iPad:
3 steps
With Family Sharing, you can share apps, music, movies, TV shows, and more with up to six people in your family. Each member of the group will need their own Apple ID. To add a child account to Family Sharing:
3 steps
An Apple ID is necessary to download anything from the App Store.
You don't need to provide payment information to create an Apple id
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Use the same Apple ID to enjoy all Apple services. All you need is your full name, date of birth, an email address, and phone number.
How to create an Apple ID for a family member
What is an Apple ID?
Before you start: What you need
How to create a new Apple ID
How to create a new Child Apple ID
How to change the security questions for your Apple ID
How to change shipping and payment info for your iCloud account and Apple ID on iPhone and iPad
How to change your Apple ID from a third-party email address to an Apple domain address
How to change your Apple ID contact info on iPhone and iPad
How to change your Apple ID password on iPhone and iPad
How to set up Family Sharing on iPhone and iPad
Apple ID, the safe way
’s important to keep your Apple ID secure by using a strong password and regularly updating your security questions. This will help protect your account and ensure that you can continue to access all of Apple's apps and services. Here are some additional tips for keeping your Apple ID safe:
* Use a strong, unique password that is not used for any other accounts.
* Enable two-factor authentication to add an extra layer of security to your account.
* Be cautious of suspicious emails or websites that ask for your Apple ID and password.
* Avoid sharing your Apple ID or password with others
What you need to know about Family Sharing
Overview of Family Sharing features
Limits on creating Family Sharing groups
How to enable and get started with Family Sharing on iPhone and iPad
How to create and add a child account to Family Sharing
ADDING A CHILD ACCOUNT TO FAMILY SHARING ON A MAC
ADDING A CHILD ACCOUNT TO FAMILY SHARING ON AN IOS DEVICE
How to accept a Family Sharing invitation on iPhone and iPad