How to create an Apple ID

How to create an Apple ID on any device to use Apple's apps and services across your devices

It's possible to create a new Apple ID from your iPhone, your computer's App Store or iTunes app, or a web browser on other devices. Nora Carol Photography/Getty Images

You can create an Apple ID on your iPhone or Mac through the App Store or by using a browser on a PC or other devices.

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

Create an Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Create an Apple ID on a Mac

Create an Apple ID on a Windows PC

Create an Apple ID on another device

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 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 set up Family Sharing on iPhone and iPad

Apple ID, the safe way

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 accept a Family Sharing invitation on iPhone and iPad

How to create and add a child account to Family Sharing

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