3 Ways to Create an iTunes Account Without a Credit Card

2025 Author: Jason Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:04

Do you want to download free apps and music from iTunes and the App Store? You need an Apple ID, which can be obtained without the need for a credit card. The easiest way to create an Apple ID without a credit card is to create a new Apple ID, using either iTunes or an iDevice.

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Method 1 of 3: Windows or Mac

Step 1. Open iTunes

To create an Apple ID without a credit card from a computer, you must use iTunes and not the Apple ID website.

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Step 2. Open iTunes Store

Click the "iTunes Store" tab to open it.

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Step 3. Click the " button

.." and select "Apps".

This will open the iTunes App Store.

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Step 4. Find free apps

Try installing a free app to create an account that doesn't have an associated payment method.

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Step 5. Click the "Free" button

This will open instructions for signing in using your Apple ID.

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Step 6. Click the "Create Apple ID" button

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Step 7. Click

Continue.

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Step 8. Read the terms and conditions then click

agree.

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Step 9. Fill in all the required information

You will be asked to enter an email address, create a password, and create some security questions, as well as enter your date of birth. Click Continue after you have entered all the required info.

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Step 10. Select "None" as the payment type

If "None" is not available, see the Troubleshooting section.

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Step 11. Verify your account

Click the link in the verification email sent to your email address. After clicking the link, your Apple ID is ready to use.

Method 2 of 3: IPhone/iPod/iPad

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Step 1. Open the App Store

You can create an Apple ID without a credit card by trying to download a free app from the App Store.

You'll need to make sure that your phone isn't signed in with your Apple ID

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Step 2. Find a free app to install

There will be some free apps directly from the main page, or you can search for specific apps.

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Step 3. Tap the "Free" button, then tap the "Install" button that appears

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Step 4. Tap "Create New Apple ID" when prompted to sign in

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Step 5. Fill in all the required information

You will be asked to enter an email address, create a password, create some security questions, and enter your date of birth.

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Step 6. Tap "None" as payment type

If "None" is not available, see the Troubleshooting section.

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Step 7. Verify your account

Click the link in the verification email sent to your email address. After clicking the link, your Apple ID is ready to use.

Method 3 of 3: Troubleshooting

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Step 1. Check if the region settings have changed

If you recently changed the region for an existing Apple ID, you'll need to provide a payment method and update your billing information. After that you can delete the credit card information back from your account.

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Step 2. Check if you have a balance due

You can't set none as the payment method if your Apple ID has a balance due. Update the payment information so that the balance can be paid so that you can set "None" as the payment method.

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