How to register an Apple ID and what is it for?

If you are a happy owner of Apple technology, then definitely worth a look at the Apple ID. Almost every self-respecting company in the IT-sphere has a number of services, for work with which it is necessary to create a separate, proprietary account. Do not do without such and in Apple, whose services are completely tied to the online account.

Apple ID - what is it?

In simple terms, the Apple ID is a single account that opens access to Apple's online services, software and communications technologies, revealing the potential of California electronics to the fullest. Before registering an account, it is worth familiarizing yourself with its capabilities. Thanks to Apple ID you will get access to:

• ICloud is a cloud storage where you can store documents, photos and other materials. Also, this service is used to synchronize data between applications.
• IMessage and FaceTime - technologies that provide text communication (the ability to exchange messages, images, music and files) and video communication (video chat in the manner of Skype).
• ITunes Store - a huge collection of media content, movies, music and applications for your devices.
• Apple Music - music library iTunes, 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 searching and locking a lost or stolen device.
• ICloud Keychain - a mechanism for saving and synchronizing your passwords and credit cards.

Users often wonder how to register an Apple ID without a credit card and with it. Both options can be implemented on a mobile device (iPhone or Aipad), or on a computer using iTunes.

How to register an Apple ID on an iPhone?

In the "Settings" menu, select "Account" or iCloud and click "Login". You will be prompted to enter the data of an existing account or create a new one. Once you select the desired item, you will be taken to the web page with a greeting. The user will then be asked to review the terms of use of the account. The next page is the registration where you should enter the following data:

• E-Mail - you must enter the e-mail address you need to confirm the registration.
• Password - is required to enter and protect your record.
• Security is one more item that helps to prevent the theft of your data. You are asked to select three questions and enter answers to them (make sure that only you and the people you trust are aware of the answers, since you can access your Apple ID account by answering them).
• Backup E-Mail is an optional item that can be used to restore an account when the primary mailbox is unavailable.
• Date of birth is a rather important point, because only users over 13 years old can complete the registration process. There are also restrictions on content if you are under 18 years old.
• Registering an Apple ID also requires you to enter billing information. You can enter a credit card number and a CVV or mobile phone account to pay for purchases in iTunes and AppStore.

The final point is to check the specified e-mail to confirm registration.

All, 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 billing information in iCloud and sync them online, then you can create an account without entering billing information. But it is worth taking into account a number of points before registering an Apple ID. Without a credit card, you can not buy content in iTunes, download paid games and applications, or use Apple Music. You will be available iCloud, iMessage and other free services. In order to create such an account, skip the registration phase, go to the AppStore, find any free object and try to download it. Next, you will be prompted to enter all the same data, except for the appearance of a new item. The "Missing" screen appears on the screen for entering billing information - select it and complete the registration.

Now you can use your account for free.

ITunes Gift Cards

If you still decide to purchase something, you can use the iTunes gift card, which you can buy at retail stores where Apple hardware is sold.

To activate this card, you need to open the AppStore or iTunes Store, flip the store page to the bottom and click the Reedem button and enter the code from the card (in Russia it is indicated on the check).

How do I delete an Apple ID account?

If at some point in time you decide to get rid of the account or no longer plan to use Apple devices, then you have two ways.

Editing mail and payment information - you simply edit (replace) your data with nonexistent or unnecessary and forget about the existence of your account.

Contacting customer support is the easiest way: just call a toll-free number in support and ask them to delete your account. Prepare in advance the answers to the secret questions that were made during the registration process to complete the procedure as quickly as possible.