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I want to create a new Apple ID

I have two iPhones and one Apple ID. I want to create a new Apple ID for one of the phones so they are no longer linked.



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Posted on May 12, 2021 12:25 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2021 12:40 PM

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.



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May 12, 2021 12:40 PM in response to Dobleman

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.



May 12, 2021 1:49 PM in response to Dobleman

When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. If possible, also set up Family Sharing  between the IDs to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


 How to switch Apple IDs on your iPhone or iPad.      


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another.       


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.      


Family Sharing.         


Family Sharing - Set up.        



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