Using iTunes used to be the only way to create an Apple Account, and it still works well.

Launch iTunes on your desktop or laptop computer.

Click theAccountmenu and selectSign In.

The Sign In command

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ClickCreate New Apple Account.

Enter the requested info and clickContinue.

If you’re not, scroll to the bottom and tapCreate a new Apple Account.

The Create New Apple ID button

slide in your birthday, and tapNext.

slide in your name, and tapNext.

Choose an existing email address to use with the account, or create a new,free iCloud account.

The Continue button

Enter the email address you want to use and tapNext.

Create a password for your Apple Account using the guidelines on the screen.

Add three security questions, tappingNextafter each one.

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After you tapNexton the third security question, your Apple Account is created.

Look for an email in the account you choose in step 7 to verify and finalize the account.

This version has the fewest steps.

Apple sends a verification email to your chosen email address.

Enter the six-digit confirmation code from the email on the website and clickVerifyto create your Apple Account.

Two-factor authenticationisn’t turned on by default, but it’s important to set up.