How to create an Apple ID through your iPhone or iPad

Background 

Your Apple ID is a combination of an email address and a password that you use to access Apple services. Having an Apple ID gives you access to the features and services on your apple device.  

Before You Begin

• Ensure you are logged into the Wi-Fi network.  See our article on  How to Connect to Wi-Fi on your Apple device for more.

Creating an Apple ID on your  mobile device

1. Locate the setting app from the device screen and open it .
   
   
   
2. Then tap on the 'Sign in to your iPhone' text at the top right corner.
   
   
   

3. Tap on the ‘Don’t have an Apple ID’ text in blue.
   

   
   

4. You’ll now be prompted to ‘Create Apple ID’ account that you can tap on and begin the Apple ID account creation process.
   

   
   

5. Enter your Birthday, followed by your First & Last names and your Email Address.
   

   
   

6. You can enter your email address, such as example@bestbar.com.au.
   

   
   

7. Next, enter a new password and once again verify it by typing in the same password below. Please follow the instructions for the password length and strength as shown below.
   

   
   

8. Please enter and verify your mobile number. Your phone number is required to create an apple id.  This can help to verify your identity and recover your account if needed.

   
   

9. When you see the Terms and Conditions screen, tap ‘Agree’ at the bottom right.
   

   
   

10. iOS prompts to select a passcode
    

    
    

11. Verify email to complete creating profile process. An email will be sent to your email account with a verification code. This can be entered to complete the process.