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Create an Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

You can create a new Apple ID when you set up your device, or set it up later in the App Store.

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Create an Apple ID when you set up your device

1. Tap 'Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?'.
2. Tap Create a Free Apple ID.
   
3. Select your birthday and enter your name. Tap Next.
4. Tap 'Use your current email address', or tap 'Get a free iCloud email address.'
   
5. When prompted, follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and set up two-factor authentication. If you choose to skip this step, you'll be prompted to do this later in Settings.
   

Create an Apple ID using the App Store on your device

1. Open the App Store and tap the sign-in button .
2. Tap Create New Apple ID. If you don't see this option, make sure you're signed out of iCloud.
   
3. Follow the onscreen steps. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.*
4. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap Next. You can also choose None. Learn what to do if None isn't showing or you can't select it. You won't be charged until you make a purchase.
5. Confirm your phone number. This can help to verify your identity and recover your account if needed. Tap Next.
   
6. Check your email for a verification email from Apple and verify your email address.

After you verify your email address, you can use your Apple ID to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, and other Apple services such as iCloud.

* In China mainland, you might be required to provide a +86 phone number for your Apple ID. You can change the number later, or change your country or region to a location that doesn't require it. This number is only used for verification purposes.

Create an Apple ID on your Mac

You can create a new Apple ID in the App Store, or in your device settings.

1. Open the App Store.
2. Click Sign In, then click Create Apple ID. If you don't see this option, make sure you're signed out of iCloud.
   
3. Follow the onscreen steps. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.*
4. Enter your credit card and billing information, then click Continue. You can also choose None, and learn what to do if None isn't showing or you can't select it. We'll charge you only when you make a purchase.
5. Check your email for a verification email from Apple and verify your email address.

After you verify your email address, you can use your new Apple ID to sign in to the App Store and other Apple services such as iCloud.

* In China mainland, you might be required to provide a +86 phone number for your Apple ID. You can change the number later, or change your country or region to a location that doesn't require it. This number is only used for verification purposes.

Create an Apple ID on your Windows PC

1. Open iTunes for Windows. Make sure that you have the latest version.
2. From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > Sign In. Then click Create New Apple ID.
3. Follow the onscreen steps. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.*
4. Enter your credit card and billing information, then click Continue. You can also choose None, and learn what to do if None isn't showing or you can't select it. We'll charge you only when you make a purchase.
5. Check your email for a verification email from Apple and verify your email address.

* In China mainland, you might be required to provide a +86 phone number for your Apple ID. You can change the number later, or change your country or region to a location that doesn't require it. This number is only used for verification purposes.

Create an Apple ID on another device

To create an Apple ID on an Apple TV, Android device, smart TV, or streaming device, you can usually follow the steps provided onscreen and enter your full name, date of birth, an email address or phone number, and a payment method. If you set up the Apple TV app on your smart TV, you might be redirected to activate.apple.com to create your Apple ID. You can also use the steps below to create your Apple ID on the web.

Create an Apple ID on the web

1. Go to the Apple ID account page and click Create your Apple ID.
   
2. Follow the onscreen steps. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID.*
3. Enter a phone number that you can always access.
4. Check the boxes to subscribe to Apple Updates if you'd like. This keeps you up to date on the latest news, software, products, and services from Apple.
5. Click Continue.
6. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and phone number.

After you verify your email address, you can use your new Apple ID to sign in to the iTunes Store and other Apple services such as iCloud.

* In China mainland, you might be required to provide a +86 phone number for your Apple ID. You can change the number later, or change your country or region to a location that doesn't require it. This number is only used for verification purposes.

If you see a message that you need to sign in to iTunes

If you created a new Apple ID on the web and see a message that you need to sign in to iTunes, follow the steps below for your device:

• On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Open Settings, then tap 'Sign into device' and sign in with your Apple ID.
• On a Mac: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then select Apple ID and sign in with your Apple ID.
• On an Apple TV: Sign in to the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Music with your Apple ID.
• On a PC: Sign in to iTunes with your Apple ID.
• On an Android device: Sign in to Apple Music on Android with your Apple ID.

Learn more

• An Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like iCloud, the App Store, the iTunes Store, Apple Music, and more.
• If you see a message that says that the email address you entered is already associated with an Apple ID, you might have already created an Apple ID. Try signing in with that email address. If you don't remember your password, you can reset your password to regain access to your account.
• Already have an Apple ID? Sign in to all Apple services on your device.
• Learn how to change or remove your Apple ID payment information.
• Learn about how two-factor authentication protects your Apple ID.

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See a list of your purchases from the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, and the Apple TV app.

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How to see recent purchases on the web

1. Go to reportaproblem.apple.com.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. A list of your recent purchases appears. If you’re not sure what you were charged for but you know the exact amount, search for the amount. If there's a problem with an item that you purchased, use this website to report the problem to Apple.

To see charges from older purchases, you might need to look at your purchase history in Settings or the App Store.

Learn what to do if you don’t see the item you’re looking for or if you see unexpected charges.

See your purchase history on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases. You might be asked to sign in.
3. Tap Purchase History.
   
4. Your purchase history appears. If you want to see purchases that you made more than 90 days prior, tap Last 90 Days, then select a different date range.

Learn what to do if you don’t see the item you’re looking for or if you see unexpected charges.

See your purchase history on your computer

1. Open the Music app or iTunes. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose Account, then click View My Account.
2. On the Account Information page, scroll down to Purchase History. Next to Most Recent Purchase, click See All.
   
3. Find the item. It might take a moment for your Purchase History to appear. If you want to see purchases that you made more than 90 days prior, click Last 90 Days, then select a date range.

Learn what to do if you don’t see the item you’re looking for or if you see unexpected charges.

If you can't find an item in your purchase history

If you can’t find the item you’re looking for, try these things before you contact Apple.

Find out if a family member purchased the item

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If you use Family Sharing, your purchase history shows purchases that you made using your Apple ID, but you won't see what other family members bought. To see what other family members bought, sign in with their Apple ID.

If family members have access to your device, you might want to require a password for every purchase.

To control what kids buy on their own devices, turn on Ask to Buy.

Check if you purchased the item with a different Apple ID

If you don't see an item in your purchase history, you might have been signed in with a different Apple ID when you made the purchase. Sign in with that Apple ID to check if your purchases were billed to that account.

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If you see purchases that you don't recognize or unexpected charges

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• If you see items in your purchase history that you don't remember buying, check if someone else who uses your device, such as a family member, bought the item. If someone else is using your Apple ID and password, change your Apple ID password.
• Learn what to do if you don't recognize a charge on your statement from your bank or financial institution.
• Learn how to request a refund.

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Learn more

• If you see an in-app purchase in your purchase history but you don't see it in the app, restore in-app purchases.
• Learn about how App Store and iTunes Store purchases are billed.
• If you received a suspicious email notification about a purchase, the email might not be from Apple or reflect actual charges to your account. Learn how to identify legitimate App Store or iTunes Store emails.

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