How to create an Apple ID?

Have you just acquired an iPhone, iPod or Mac? Do you want to protect your data as well as your device? You need to create an Apple ID. This will allow you to have access to a cloud server to store your files and locate your device. If you don't know how to do this, this guide will be of great help to you. In this case, find out how to create an Apple ID.

Create an ID on an iPhone, iPad or iPod

The creation of an identifier can be done as soon as you acquire your device, or even later in the App store. You will find out how to do it below:

When configuring the device

There are a few specific steps to create an Apple ID when setting up your iPhone, iPad or iPod:

• To get started, click "Forgot your password or don't have an Apple ID?" » ;
• Then click on, Free New Apple ID;
• Then, select your date of birth and enter your name;
• Click Next;
• Click on “Use your current email address” or “Get a free iCloud address”;
• You will then be prompted, when you are there, follow the steps on the screen to verify your email address. You should also set up two-factor authentication to better protect your ID.

Even if you choose to skip this step, you'll still have to do it later in Settings. The latter is crucial in order to protect your device.

In your device's app store

There is also another method to create an Apple ID for your device, for example in your device's App Store. Discover the steps to follow:

• First, start by opening the App Store and clicking the login button;
• Then click Create Apple ID. Make sure you are signed out of iCloud, if this option does not appear;
• Then follow the steps that appear on your screen. The email address provided will be your new Apple ID;
• You then need to enter your billing information, i.e. your payment terms, and click Next. You can skip this step by selecting None. You will therefore not be charged if you do not make a purchase;
• You must also verify your telephone number, the latter allows you to configure your identity in order to recover your account if necessary;
• Once you have entered your phone number, click Next;
• Finally, check your emails to verify the message sent by Apple. Verify your email address and you're done.

Once your email is verified, you can use your ID to sign in to iTunes Store and other Apple services, including: iCloud.

Create an ID on Mac

For those with a Mac, the steps to create an Apple ID are just as easy, find out how below:

• First, you need to access the Apple menu, System Preferences;
• Then click Connect;
• Then, click Create Apple ID. Then follow the steps that appear on the screen. Note that the email address you provide will be your new Apple ID;
• The next step is to enter your billing information. But you can also skip this step by clicking on None;
• Check the email sent by Apple to confirm your email;

Once you've verified your email address, you can use the ID to sign in to the App Store and other Apple services including iCloud.