How to create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad

Everyone needs an Apple ID to get the most from their devices, it’s the beating heartbeat of your Apple ecosystem. 

Creating an Apple ID is a straightforward process and allows you to save data in the cloud, sync information across devices, download and purchase apps, games, movies, music, and TV shows, and do much more.

Here’s how to set up an Apple ID on your Apple device, whether you have the latest iPhone 14 or an older Apple device.

How to create a new Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad

1. Launch the Settings app
2. Tap Sign in to your iPhone at the top of the screen

Create a new Apple ID on iPhone by showing: Launch Settings, tap Sign In

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3. Tap Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot it?
4. Tap Create Apple ID when the window pops up

Create a new Apple ID on iPhone by showing: Tap Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot it?, then tap Create Apple ID

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5. Enter your first and last name, then select your birthday
6. Tap Next

Create a new Apple ID on iPhone by showing: Enter your first and last name, then select your birthday, then tap Next

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7. Type the email address you want to use or get a new iCloud email address by tapping Don’t have an email address?
8. Tap Next

Create a new Apple ID on iPhone by showing: Type in the email you want to use or create a new iCloud email, choose if you want Apple News & Announcement emails, then tap Next

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10. Create a password
11. Tap Next
12. Input your phone number and select whether you want to receive a text message or phone call for identity verification
13. Tap Next
14. Enter the verification code that was sent to you
15. Tap Next

Create a new Apple ID on iPhone by showing: Create a password, verify the password, input a phone number to get a verification code, input the verification code

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16. Agree to the Terms and Conditions by tapping Agree
17. Tap Agree again to confirm

Create a new Apple ID on iPhone by showing: Agree to the terms and conditions, tap Agree again to confirm

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18. If prompted, tap Merge or Don’t Merge to sync iCloud data from Safari, reminders, contacts and calendars
19. If prompted, tap OK to confirm Find My iPhone is turned on

Sign into iCloud with an existing Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad

How to sign in to iCloud with an existing Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad

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1. Launch Settings
2. Tap Sign in to your iPhone at the top of the screen
3. Enter the email address and password associated with your Apple ID
4. Tap Next
5. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, input the verification code
6. Enter your iPhone passcode if you have one set up
7. Select whether you want to Merge or Don’t Merge your iCloud data with what is locally on the device
8. For further customization of your iCloud apps and services, tap iCloud and choose what you want to enable

How to sign out of iCloud on your iPhone or iPad

1. Open Settings
2. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen
3. Scroll to the bottom and tap Sign Out

Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone by showing: Launch Settings, tap your Apple ID at the top, scroll down and tap Sign Out

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4. Enter the password associated with your Apple ID
5. Tap Turn Off when asked if you want to disable Find My iPhone
6. Select which data you want to keep a copy of on your iPhone and toggle On
7. Tap Sign Out in the upper right corner

Sign out of iCloud on your iPhone by showing: Select the data that you want to keep a local copy of on your device, then tap Sign Out, then tap Sign Out again to confirm

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Get the most out of your devices with an Apple ID

An Apple ID is essential to get the most from your Apple device, including downloading Apps and using the Apple ecosystem to its fullest. 

If you own multiple Apple devices, an Apple ID allows you to use Handoff, one of my favorite features. With Handoff, you can start something on one device, like your iPad, and quickly pick things up from your iPhone or Mac. 

Even the best iPhone out there, the newest iPhone 14 Pro, won’t be as efficient or useful without an Apple ID, so create one today!