How to create an iTunes account without a credit card (AppStore)? How to register and create an Apple ID, as well as how to use iTunes to synchronize with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Create an Apple ID without a bank card

19.01.2024

Each user of an iOS device simply needs to have a personal Apple ID (Apple ID), because without it it is impossible to access the mass of proprietary services of the Apple giant and, accordingly, the functionality of the device is seriously limited.

Unfortunately, for many, the requirement to provide credit card information when registering a personal account becomes a serious obstacle to creating an Apple ID. Some people are purely psychologically not ready to share this kind of information for fear that it will leak into the wrong hands, while others simply do not have a bank card - in Russia, at least, there are still quite a lot of such people.

Well, we have great news - registering an Apple ID is possible without a credit card, and in this material we will introduce you to how to complete this procedure

How to create an Apple ID without a credit card on an iPhone and other iOS mobile device?

First of all, it is worth noting that you can create an Apple ID with or without a card in two ways - directly from the device itself or via a PC with the iTunes utility installed on it.

Both methods are very similar, you will have to perform almost the same steps, so the choice in this case is determined only by which gadget is closer to you at the moment - as a rule, of course, it is easier to register an Apple ID directly from the “apple”, without using any, let’s say , intermediate links, so we will start with this method of creating an identifier.

So, you just purchased, say, an iPhone (or another Apple mobile gadget) and turned it on. What awaits you? Not an instant loading of the interface, but an initial setup, during which the SIM will be activated, and a number of important parameters for the system will be set. Also, during the initial setup stage, you will be asked to provide an Apple ID, but you can skip this step, so we will do so by tapping on “Skip this step.”

After completing the initial setup, we will receive an activated clean device, which is just waiting to have its own ID. So let's start creating it:

Open the “App Store”, tap “Top Charts”, switch to the “Free” collection. We select any program that you want to install - and you definitely want to install some - Instagram and VKontakte at least - click opposite it “Free”, then “Download”.
Important!!! The system allows you to start registering a personal account in other ways, but it’s important for you to start with this step, otherwise you won’t be able to create an Apple ID without a card.
In the pop-up window, click “Create an Apple ID”, then indicate the region - Russia and accept the privacy policy.
Now a registration form will appear - “New Account”, in which you will first need to enter your email - your Apple ID will be linked to it, and it will serve as your account login.
Important point! Take your email as seriously as possible - it must definitely be your mailbox! You also need to make sure that you have not forgotten the password for the specified mailbox and can log into it, because it is through the mailbox that your personal Apple account will be managed.
Next you will need to enter your password twice. The “secret key” of the identifier must contain 8 or more characters, of which one must be a capital letter, one must be an uppercase letter, and one must be a number.
You also need to answer special verification questions, indicate your birthday (if you are under 18, then keep in mind that the App Store and some other services will have age restrictions, and if you are under 13 years old, the Apple ID will refuse to be “created” at all) and a backup e-mail. The last step is optional, but it is the backup email account that can become your lifeline to restoring your Apple ID if, say, your first email is hacked and the answers to special questions fly out of your head.
Important point! Practice shows that 99% of users do not remember the answers to the questions specified during registration, and therefore, when asking them, adhere to the rule - the simpler the better.
Well, now we come to the most interesting part - the “Payment Information” section. And here everything will be very easy - you just need to select “No”.
There is no such thing? This situation is possible only in one case - if you started registering an identifier from a step different from step 1 of this instruction. Click "Back" on the ID creation page and start over, this time without deviating one step from this guide.
Now, despite the fact that you did not indicate a card, you are required to provide some of your data - first name, last name, address, etc. However, it is not at all necessary to indicate real information; if you want, you can play Agent 007. Only one thing is important here - we write all the fields in Latin letters.
All! Click further in the “New Account” menu and wait for the system to check the entered parameters - if all fields are filled out without errors, you will only have to go to your e-mail to which you have assigned your Apple ID and click the “Confirm Now” link (located in the body of the letter).

Well, congratulations! You have created a personal Apple ID and can start enjoying all its benefits. By the way, if you suddenly decide that you are ready to make purchases, for example, in the App Store, then you can always easily provide payment information. To do this, you need to click “Download” on the paid application that you want to have, and the system will automatically redirect you to the page for specifying payment information.

Creating an Apple ID without a bank card on a computer?

Well, now let’s look at the method of registering an ID using a PC. Here, too, everything will be quite simple, the only condition is the availability of iTunes. If you don’t have it, we highly recommend downloading the utility from the official Apple website, because it is the main link between the iOS device and the PC, in particular, it allows you to reset music and other content, set ringtones, etc. In short, it will certainly come in handy.

So, if you have iTunes, let's start creating an account:

Ready! You see, as we promised, the registration methods are identical.

How to unlink a card from Apple ID?

You need to understand that there is absolutely nothing wrong with linking a card to an Apple ID, with only one condition - if a conscientious person uses the iOS device. For example, the following situations are very common. A parent buys a device for his child and does not know that an Apple ID can be created without a card, but he knows that he can create an electronic card with a balance of 0 rubles. So the parent makes such a card and indicates it when registering the ID.

Unfortunately, there is one very subtle point here - the system, when accepting card data, does not take into account its balance, and payments may be debited with a delay. That is, your little daughter can download paid programs or content to her heart’s content, and after a couple of days you will find that the account is blocked because there are no funds on the specified card, and until you put money on the card and the payment goes through, you can use your Apple ID will be impossible.

You probably have a question - what can be done in such a situation, how can I unlink the card from the Apple ID? Is this even possible? Certainly! And it's very simple:

That's all! The child will still be able to download free applications and content without problems, but he will not be able to get paid ones, and you will not receive any unexpected bills.

Let's summarize

Well, now you know how to create an Apple ID without entering payment information using the device itself and a PC, as well as how to unlink a card if it is already linked to your ID. We hope our article helped you!

Apple provides users of their devices with a large number of free and paid services that make it easier to access files and synchronize your phone or tablet with your laptop. But to use them, you need to create your own unique account. Many people have problems with this. We'll tell you below how to create a new Apple ID and register correctly in the App Store.

What is the Apple ID for?

Apple ID is your unique login and password, which allows you to use many features and services. Also, account owners have the opportunity to attach a credit card to it or use another payment method, after which they will be able to make purchases of applications, music and game currency in just a couple of steps. If you are logged into your account with an IPhone, you can download a special program and set up the “Find IPhone” function so that if the device is lost or stolen, you can quickly find it. Another reason to create an account is the ability to create or join a Family Sharing group to get some discounts and always have information about what actions were performed on the device of your family members.

How to create a new Apple ID and register in the App Store (without a card)

There are several ways to create an account in the Apple system, which one to choose depends on which device you want to use to complete the registration procedure. Also, a separate paragraph will be devoted to how to create an Apple ID without entering a bank card number. When registering a new account, it is worth remembering that the account and the App Store are one and the same.

Using iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

If it is more convenient for you to register through a phone, tablet or player with access to iTunes, then follow these steps:

Go to the Settings app.
Open iTunes and App Store.
Go to the “Create a new Apple ID” tab.
Scroll through the list that opens and mark the desired country. Remember that the interface of applications linked to Apple ID will change to the language of the country you choose as the main one.
Read the instructions and confirm that you agree to the terms.
Confirm the action again.
Enter the required data: email, password, security questions and date of birth. Indicate a real email that you actually have access to, as it will be needed to complete registration, and later, to confirm many operations with your account. In the “Secret Questions” section, select a question and come up with an answer to it that only you can know. Record all data in a storage location where you can always view it, but only you should have access to it.
Choose one of several payment methods and enter your details.

If for some reason you cannot start the registration process through the settings, then follow these steps:

You can also create an account through your browser:

If you are starting your device for the first time or have reset the settings, then the “Setup Assistant” will open, in which you must go through several steps (select a region, activate the device, set up Touch ID, restore settings), and then, at the “Login with your Apple ID”, click the button “Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot it?” and go through steps 4–10 from the first instructions.

Via Mac OS or Windows

If it is more convenient for you to create an account through your laptop or computer, follow these steps:

Open the iTunes application.
On the left side of the Quick Access bar, click the "Login" button.
Click on the “Create Apple ID” button to proceed to registration.
Read the terms and conditions and confirm that you agree to them by checking the box and clicking the “Accept” button.
Enter all requested information. Indicate a real email that you actually have access to, as it will be needed to complete registration, and later, to confirm many operations with your account. In the “Secret Questions” section, select a question and come up with an answer to it that only you can know. Record all data in a storage facility where you can always view it, but only you should have access to it.
Now select one of the payment methods and enter your details.
Click the "Create Apple ID" button.
Go to the email address you provided during registration and confirm that it is you who want to create an account.

Registration without entering a bank card number using an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

If you do not intend to make purchases through Apple ID services or do not currently have a card issued by a bank in the country you want to select when registering.

Open the App Store on your device.
Go to the Top Charts section.
In the section that opens, go to the “Free” subsection.
Select any application from the list and click the “Download” button opposite it.
In the window that opens, select the “Create Apple ID” section.

Registration without entering a bank card number using Mac OS or Windows

If it is more convenient for you to register an account without entering a credit card number via a computer or laptop, follow these steps:

Open the iTunes application.
Click on the iTunesStore button.
On the page that opens, click the AppStore button to go to the application store.
From the list of “Best Free Apps”, select one and start downloading it.
In the window that opens, click on “Create AppleID”.
Go through the standard registration process to the “Payment Method” section and select “No”, which appears only if you start registration by installing a free application.
Click on the “Create Apple ID” button and follow the instructions received in the letter to complete the registration process.

Video Tutorial: Creating an Apple ID Account

Possible problems

When logging in to the iCloud service, you may receive a notification “The limit on the number of free accounts has been activated on this iPhone.” This means that the maximum number of free accounts has been activated from this device - three. If you have exceeded this limit, there is only one way out - to link a bank card to your account, since after this it will receive the status of “Paid account”.

If you have not received a letter with a link to the end of the registration process, then the first thing you should do is go to your mail and check such sections as “Spam”, “Deleted”, “Archive”, etc. In the event that you do not find them the desired letter, go to your account, open the Manage your Apple ID section and click on the Resend button next to the name of the email entered during registration. After this, instructions for confirming your account will be sent to your email again.

In the event that you have any unique problems not described above, or have any questions, you can write a letter to support by following the link https://support.apple.com/ru-ru and by clicking the “Contact Support” button. Fill out the form using English only and submit your request, then expect a response within a few business days.

After purchasing a new device, the first thing you need to do is register a unique Apple ID in order to use special services. This can be done via a tablet, phone, computer or player with iTunes support. If you do not want to initially attach a bank card to your account, you will have to start registering by installing a free program from the App Store. Until you set up a payment method for your Apple ID, it will remain a free account.

Creating an Apple ID will be required if you become the proud owner of any Apple gadget. , how it can be useful and how to register it, we will consider in more detail below.

What is an Apple ID and how can it be useful to you?

Apple ID is a single account for all Apple smartphones or tablets. Do not delay in creating your own account, it will significantly expand the scope of your activities in. You will need an account for the following reasons:

download paid and free applications;
use free communication options such as iMessage;
synchronize information from different devices via a single cloud;
download audio and video files from the iTunes Store;
locate your smartphone if it has been lost.

How to create an Apple ID on iPhone without a credit card

The main difficulty for owners is the following: how to create an Apple ID on iPhone without a credit card. Let’s assume that you don’t have the necessary plastic, or you want to use the capabilities of your account for the first time without linking a card.

So, the algorithm of actions for registering an Apple ID account without a card:

Open the App Store on your gadget ( iPhone or iPad).
Find the "Free Apps" tab and then look for the "Top Free Apps" section.
Click on one of the free apps and start installing it on your iPhone.
Click on the “Create Apple ID” window that pops up.
Enter the exact data in the “Country” column.
Read the user agreement and only then accept it.
Try to fill out all fields as much as possible.

Email: Please provide your correct email address, which is required to confirm your Apple ID registration.

Password . Create a password. It should be complex and contain numbers and Latin letters. Of course, there should be no repetitions or gaps.

Safety . Don't neglect additional questions to establish safety.

Date of Birth . Set your real age, but keep in mind that users under thirteen years old cannot log in. Device owners under the age of majority will be able to use limited features.

After entering your data, click on the “Next” button;
after the “Payment method” offer, refuse it;
Next, enter your coordinates. They may not be accurate;
Click “Next”. Immediately after this, a letter will be sent to your email. Click "Confirm Now" and provide your Apple ID.

How to Create an Apple ID Without Using a Credit Card Using iTunes

Open iTunes and use the Applications tab to go to the App Store.
Select the “Best Free Apps” tab.
Download any free app.
Proceed in the same way as in the above case.

After going through several stages of filling out the information, select the No field in the Payment method section.

Upd: Article updated October 28, 2016. Current screenshots, current tips! :)

I have long wanted to describe this process, of course, it is described in many places, but I want to describe the Apple ID registration process and one very big pitfall that you may encounter. The thing is that Russian people are big fans of freebies, and Apple stores have a lot of paid programs and games. But there are also many free applications there.

But Apple forces you to register and indicate your bank card number so that money is debited from you if necessary. Yes - it’s convenient, but what to do if you don’t have a bank card at all or simply for some of your own (quite justified) reasons you don’t want to indicate it? There is a solution - instructions below.

Registering an Apple ID without a credit card

1. Go to iTunes. Click on the button in the upper left corner (by default, there is Music, but it could be something else).

In the drop-down menu, select Programs.

This will take you to the App Store (Apple's application store).

2. Attention! the most important and responsible step. If we want to register in the future without a card, then we do this. We find any free application. That is, where there is no price under the icon and click on it.

3. Now click on Free App and you will see a login/registration window.

Click on “Create a new Apple ID”.

4. The process has begun! :) click “Continue”.

Explanation:

e-mail – your email inbox(this will be your Apple ID in the future),
password (not for your email, but create a new and complex one for your account)

safety – you need to choose 3 question-answer combinations. You need to come up with the answers yourself and remember them. You may need it someday when recovering your password.

When you fill everything out, click the “Continue” button.

6. In the new window in the payment methods you should see the No button. If it’s not there, then go back to point 1 and do everything again carefully.

You can also choose VISA or MasterCard. Then iTunes will prompt you to enter the card number, expiration date and CVC code to pay for purchases. Payment via mobile phone is available exclusively to Beeline subscribers.

Next, please fill in the address information carefully below. Theoretically, you can come up with information - no one forbids you, but in the future, when recovering your password or some controversial issues, you may need it. If you come up with one, write it down somewhere.

If you register a German, American or some Japanese account in iTunes, then it is better to indicate the address here, something wrong, but real. For example, for an American account I simply found the address of a store on Google.

Then you should receive a confirmation by email. By following the link from the letter, we activate our account and can now easily log into iTunes. You see - it is not necessary to indicate the map at all. With this account we can download everything that is free in the App Store, iTunes Store or iBookStore.

Possible problems during registration:

1. I don't have a No button.

If you did everything correctly and especially did not skip point 2 from the instructions, and the button does not appear, check the settings of the country under which you are creating your account. Register either Russian or American accounts - verified. The iTunes version is also important. Read on the forums what the currently recommended version is (not to be confused with the latest and most recent). But I tested the latest version for the instructions and everything was OK.

2. My registration letter did not arrive in the mail.

In this case, try registering again for another email with another email service. There have been cases of letters arriving within a few hours. Also check your spam folder – the email may have ended up there by mistake.

3. The password does not work - I can’t find the password...

An example password is Tt123456, which is accepted during registration. Current password requirements:

at least one capital letter
at least one capital letter
numbers
there should not be more than 3 repetitions of one character
Password length must be at least 8 characters

4. What card is needed to link to Apple ID?

Hello, dear readers of the blog site. I’m slowly acquiring gadgets from Apple - I really liked their uncompromising approach to user convenience.

iTunes is installed exactly like any other application on your computer, and has support for the Russian language. In addition, you can immediately understand what exactly it will allow you to do and what opportunities it will provide:

At one of the steps you will be asked to check the box to accept the agreement for the use of this software. When you first launch it, you will be asked to give Apple access to your media library so that photos of artists and disc covers can be uploaded to it. I don't need it, so I chose the cancel option.

After downloading and installing iTunes on your computer, it makes sense to immediately click on the one located at the top left "Login" button and register in iTunes, i.e. create a new account.

Press the button "Create an Apple ID". We continue and agree to the terms of registration.

To secure your profile, it is better to answer the questions and enter another mailbox address. If there is already one, a new password will be sent to it in the future. Next, enter your date of birth. If you are under 18 years old, I advise you to enter a different date, since many applications are only allowed to be downloaded by adults.

Then click on the “Continue” button, after which you will be prompted to immediately enter your credit card information, with which you can pay for the purchase of applications in the App Store. Is it possible to create an Apple ID without a card?? Of course, you can, but you will have to start registering from the beginning.

To add card details, in the upper left corner of the iTunes window, click on your Apple ID and select “Account”.

In the window that opens, find the item "Payment method" and click a little to the right on the “edit” link.

It's simple: enter the card number, security code and other data. When you register for the first time, one ruble will be withdrawn from your account in order to verify its authenticity.

If you then connect it to a computer Ipad via USB when iTunes is turned off, this will cause it to launch and it will automatically detect the gadget connected to it, and will also display it in the form of a button like this:

On the button on the right there will be an upward-pointing triangle (you might have seen something like this on CD players, where it was used to eject media). I accidentally clicked on it at first, expecting the context menu to appear, but instead the button disappeared and my iPad disconnected from the computer.

I had to close and reopen iTunes to reconnect with my tablet. You need to click a little to the left and then all the diversity of the inner world of your gadget will open to you. On the first tab "Review" a page opens with its name and model, as well as with all other data. Battery charge, capacity, serial number.

You can immediately update the software of your gadget (check for availability and download a new version of iOS) or restore its state to factory settings (the “Restore iPad” button), that is, erase all personal data and bring the device to the state in which you purchased (alas, this does not apply to scratches).

It turns out that from here you can control your “apple”, as well as create backups or recover from them. You can even encrypt them for greater reliability if the data stored on the iPhone or iPad is confidential. By default, iTunes will create an image of your tablet or phone on your computer, but you can also save important data in the cloud, which Apple calls iCloud.

Create backups ( sync iPhone, iPod or iPad with iTunes) is very important, because if you lose data, or buy a new version of the gadget, you can download all the programs again - in this case, we won’t have to search and buy everything again.

Moreover, as shown in the screenshot located just below (the second), it will be possible set up automatic synchronization immediately when you connect the device (via USB), and you can also set up wi-fi synchronization between your computer with iTunes and your iPhone.

All this data can be saved not only on a computer, but also in cloud storage, the so-called iCloud.

With its help, you can download some data, for example, saves for games directly to the gadget without connecting to a computer via the Internet.

How to sync iPhone, iPod or iPad with iTunes?

Also at the bottom there is a very convenient and interesting panel, here we can clearly understand what exactly takes up space on the internal memory and how much. You can also click the “Synchronize” button.

A what exactly will be synchronized between a computer and an iPhone, iPod or iPad? Well, this is up to you - just go through all the other tabs of the top menu and check the boxes in the right places.

It turns out that here you can download music, video or photos from your computer to your device and back, but not only that. Moreover, there is an opportunity create your own music library(not from tracks purchased from the Apple store, but from our own tracks that live on your computer).

To do this, open the folder with your music in Explorer (or Total Commander), and in iTunes go to the “Music” tab.

After that, select all the necessary tracks in the explorer and drag them to the empty space in the program, as shown in the screenshot.

iTunes will offer to convert some types of music files into a format convenient for this program:

You can edit this music and even listen to it directly in iTunes. Right-click on any music file icon and select “Play” from the context menu. A player will appear on the top panel, where the bitten apple used to be.

If you click on the arrow in this very player, a window will open where you can choose which music will be played for which. If you are not satisfied with these “gray notes” instead of the cover of your favorite band, then you can change it as well as the name.

To do this, right-click on the icon again and select “Details”. A window will open, where you can write the title, album, etc. To change the cover, first copy the image you want, then go to the cover tab and click paste. Beauty.

To transfer this music to your device, click on the device button (Iphone or iPad) in the top right, and in the window that opens, go to the “Music” tab, where you can specify what exactly to copy. Well, to start synchronization, click on the button "Ready", located at the top right of the window.

If everything worked out, then instead of the player a bar will appear showing the music loading.

Great, you have music on your iPhone or iPad. A You don’t want to sync movies via iTunes? The process of uploading video to the gadget is approximately the same as uploading music; in the upper left corner we find a button and select “Movies” there. In the same way as in the case of music, drag the video files into the program and click on the “Finish” button. You can download books in the same way.

iTunes and App Store

Movies, books, music - everything is there. But what else is needed for complete happiness? Of course, access to a store with millions of applications for every taste, which can be obtained both from a gadget and from a computer using iTunes.

Let's press the button "iTunes Store", which is in the upper right corner. A store opens before us where you can purchase movies, music and applications. We already have films with music, so click "App Store".

The large banners at the top are new and popular applications. On the right you can select a category or, going a little lower, another section. If you want to have a free application, then click "Download" or "Buy" button, in case it is paid. To install it, you will have to enter the password you created earlier when creating your Apple ID.

The downloaded or purchased program will live in your Apple ID account, and you can always install it on your gadget. To do this, connect it to your computer and go to the Applications tab in iTunes. Find there visually or using the search bar the application you just downloaded and click the “Install” button opposite it.

If you need to install any other applications or games from iTunes on your iPhone or iPad, then also click on the “Install” button opposite them. The text will change to “Will be installed.” Next, go down and click on the “Apply” button located there.

The synchronization process will begin, during which your new application will be successfully installed on your gadget.

In general, no one is stopping you from connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi and browsing the App Store directly from your Apple gadget in search of the necessary software or games. However, the variety of options only adds to the convenience.

Improving the usability of iTunes and the App Store

Well, now you can use, at first glance, a very complex and sophisticated program, but in the end, convenient and functional. Perhaps this is all I wanted to tell you about the right hand of the owner of Apple products.

By the way, if you need to download pictures and videos taken on it from your iPhone or iPad to your computer, and you also have an account in Dropbox or Yandex Drive, then it will be enough to install the appropriate mobile application on the gadget and it will allow you to do this automatically . Read more about that and.

Good luck to you! See you soon on the pages of the blog site