Each iOS gadget requires an Apple ID. You need it to purchase films and music in the iTunes Store, to get apps in the AppStore and back up your data to iCloud. It is also required for texting in iMessage. You can also sign in to all Apple services with a single Apple ID and password. Apple ID is totally free, you may or may not add your billing info to the account.In this post, you’ll learn how you can create, change or reset Apple ID.SEE ALSO:SEE ALSO: How to Create Apple IDYou only need a single Apple ID to access all Apple services: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, iPod, Apple TV.
Before you create a new ID, try to recall if you already have an old ID which you can continue using. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to move any data or purchases done with your old Apple ID to a newly created one.Here are several ways to create a new Apple ID. Choose the most comfortable for you.
Create Apple ID via your iPhone settings. Unlock your iPhone. On the home screen tap Settings. Or, if you have just, choose your language, city and other settings and then you’ll be asked to create an Apple ID.
Go to iTunes & App Store. Tap Create New Apple ID. Choose the country you are in, then enter your regular email as a name of your Apple ID. Create a password, type it and verify. Remember, that your password must contain at least eight characters, both uppercase and lowercase letters. But don’t put the same characters three times in a row. Fill in your security questions as well as a birth date.
Decide whether you want to add your payment method info to the account. If you don’t want to add it, just choose None when you’re asked for payment information. Or you may add your billing information in the form of a debit/credit card or PayPal.Please note that if your, you’d better not to keep credit card data associated with your iTunes account.
You can manually insert it every time you need to make a purchase. Verify your account via email.
Your Apple ID is the account you use for all Apple services. Enter your Apple ID and Password. Click or tap the arrow to log in. Verify your identity with two-factor authentication if it's enabled. In the Account section, click or tap Edit next to 'Reachable At.'
Now you are free to download any app you wish.Watch this video to go through the process in detail:Way 2. Set up Apple ID with the AppStore. On your iPhone open AppStore, iTunes Store or iBooks. Choose any free app or any item and tap Free to get it on your iDevice.
When you are asked to Sign in with an Apple ID, tap Create new Apple ID and go to Step 4 in the guide above.SEE ALSO:SEE ALSO: Way 3. Create Apple ID on your PC. Visit. Click on Create new Apple ID.
Fill in all the required information like name, email, password, security questions and answers, birth date, address, and verification code. Verify your ID via email and start exploring the App Store.Way 4.
Set up Apple ID in iTunesThis way is a bit obsolete, but still working. You’ll need a desktop PC for it. Open iTunes firmware on your desktop or laptop computer.
Click the Account menu. Click Sign In. Choose Create a new iTunes account. Add all your details: email, password, security questions, your birthday, rescue email, etc. Decide if you want to sign up for any of Apple’s email newsletters.
Click Continue. Enter your billing information (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal) or select None if you don’t want to add your payment information.SEE ALSO: How to Change Apple IDIf you need to sign in with a different Apple ID account on your device, do the following:. Tap Settings on the Home Screen. Scroll down until iTunes & App Store appear. Tap on the existing Apple ID. Choose Sign out, then go to Create New Apple ID and follow the steps of How to create new Apple ID listed above.
Or if you already have another account, just sign in with it.Please note that if you change Apple ID on your iPhone, you’ll still need the old one to update all apps you bought with it.
In certain scenarios, your may become disabled and you could end up locked out of it. These situations are frustrating, but there are different reasons why an Apple ID may become disabled.We’ll talk about the various reasons an Apple ID could become disabled and what you can do about it in this piece. Why your Apple ID is disabledApple may disable your Apple ID for various reasons, but they’re typically all tied to one thing: keeping you. In situations where your Apple ID is locked out, there are various types of messages you might see depending on where you’re trying to sign in and what version of software you’re using, whether it’s from iCloud.com, your iPhone, or your Mac.Among those are:. “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”. “You can’t sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons”.
“This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons”In any case, the message you may see about your Apple ID being disabled is typically caused by security problems. The most common reasons an Apple ID gets disabled or locked are:. Someone tried to log in to your Apple ID incorrectly too many times.
Someone entered your security questions incorrectly too many times. Other Apple ID account information was entered incorrectly too many times. Suspicious activityWhat to do about itIf your Apple ID is ever disabled or locked, Apple has an account recovery system in place, called, which you can use to regain access to your account. In many cases, but not all of them, you will be asked to reset your Apple ID password to gain access to your account once again.Alternatively, you can also use two-factor authentication to unlock your Apple ID on another trusted device or phone of yours; just keep in mind that if you’re using two-step verification, a recovery key will be required as well as a trusted device.If you are unsuccessful in recovering your Apple ID too many times in one day, you may need to wait a full day before you can proceed with more attempts to unlock your account. This is another security feature that prevents brute force attacks from hackers from being effective.If you still have trouble getting your account unlocked, which usually shouldn’t be the case if you’re the true owner of the Apple ID, you have another option: call Apple and have them assist you over the phone.
Prevent this issue from happening againA locked or disabled Apple ID is never fun, so there are some things you can do to protect yourself and keep your account from getting locked again in the future:. Don’t give your Apple ID email out – If you give too many people your Apple ID email address, chances are that one of them might try to be ‘that guy’ and lock you out of your account by attempting to gain unsanctioned access or purposely entering a password wrongly too many times. I call these people login trolls. Only log into your Apple ID through Apple – Tons of people are tricked every day.
A false prompt, mocked up website, or claims to be Apple and wants you to log in with your Apple ID. Avoid these kinds of prompts to log in to your Apple ID unless you’re 100% sure they’re from Apple, because they might just be trying to steal your info. Use a strong Apple ID password – The more you keep people out of your Apple ID, the more likely you are to avoid issues like this. Prevent people form gaining access to your account and playing with your Apple ID settings by having a strong password that is unlikely be compromised in the first place. Set up two-factor authentication or two-step verification – These account recovery methods are a lot more convenient that going through the runaround with security questions. Up for your Apple ID to increase your account’s security.Wrapping upHaving a locked or disabled Apple ID is not the best feeling in the world, but there are ways around it; you just need to remain patient. It’s a good idea to get familiar with the ways to recover your account, as well as with ways to prevent the problem from happening again.If you found this piece helpful, or wish to share any experiences with the topic, drop us a comment below!