If you are a happy owner of Apple technology, then it is definitely worth getting to know the Apple ID. Almost every self-respecting company in the IT sector has a number of services for which you need to create a separate, company account. Apple cannot do without a similar one, whose services are completely tied to an online account.
Apple ID - what is it?
In simple terms, the Apple ID is a single account that provides access to Apple's online services, software, and communications technologies, unleashing the full potential of California electronics. Before you register an account, you should familiarize yourself with its capabilities. Thanks to your Apple ID, you will have access to:
- iCloud is a cloud storage where you can contain documents, photos and other materials. This service is also used to synchronize data between applications.
- iMessage and FaceTime are technologies that provide text communication (the ability to exchange messages, images, music and files) and video communication (video chat in the manner of Skype).
- The iTunes Store is a huge collection of media content, movies, music and applications for your devices.
- Apple Music - iTunes music library, paid in the form of a subscription (monthly payment). Money will be debited from your credit card or mobile phone balance every 30 days.
- Find my iPhone is a service for finding and blocking a lost or stolen device.
- iCloud Keychain is a mechanism for saving and synchronizing your passwords and credit cards.
Users often wonder how to register an Apple ID without and with a credit card. Both options can be implemented both on a mobile device (iPhone or iPad), and on a computer using iTunes.
How to register Apple ID on iPhone?
In the “Settings” menu, select “Account” or iCloud and click “Sign in”. You will be prompted to enter the data of an existing account or create a new one. As soon as you select the desired item, you will be redirected to the welcome web page. Then the user will be asked to read the terms of use of the account. The next page is the registration, on which you should enter the following data:
- E-Mail - you must enter the email address that will be required to confirm registration.
- Password - required to enter and protect your account.
- Security is another point to prevent the theft of your data. You are asked to select three questions and enter the answers to them (make sure that only you and the people you trust know the answers, because by answering them you can access your Apple ID account).
- Backup E-Mail is an optional item that can be used to restore an account when the main mailbox is unavailable.
- Date of birth is a rather important point, since only users over 13 years old can go through the registration process. There are also content restrictions if you are under 18 years old.
- Registering an Apple ID also requires billing information. You can enter your credit card number and CVV or mobile phone bill to pay for purchases on iTunes and the AppStore.
The final point is to verify the specified email to confirm registration.
That's it, now you are a full-fledged Apple ID user.
How to register an Apple ID without a credit card?
If you do not want to leave your payment information in iCloud and synchronize it online, then you can create an account without entering payment information. But it is worth considering a number of points before registering an Apple ID. Without a credit card, you won’t be able to buy content on iTunes, download paid games and applications, or use Apple Music. You will have access to iCloud, iMessage and other free services. In order to create such an account, skip the registration step, go to the AppStore, find any free object and try to download it. Next, you will be asked to enter all the same data, with the exception of the appearance of a new item. The item “Missing” appears on the screen for entering payment data - select it and complete the registration.
Now you can use your account absolutely free.
ITunes Gift Cards
If you still decide to purchase something, you can use the iTunes gift card, which can be bought at retail stores that sell Apple appliances.
To activate this card, you need to open the AppStore or iTunes Store, scroll down the store page to the bottom edge and press the Reedem button and enter the code from the card (in Russia it is indicated on the check).
How to delete an Apple ID account ?
If at some point in time you decide to get rid of your account or no longer plan to use Apple devices, then you have two ways.
Editing mail and billing information - you simply edit (replace) your data with nonexistent or unnecessary ones and forget about the existence of your account.
Contacting support is the easiest way: just call the toll-free support number and ask them to delete your account. Prepare in advance the answers to the secret questions that were introduced during registration in order to complete the procedure as quickly as possible.