Should be able to do it when creating an Apple ID while setting up a new device. Step 8 in this guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202033 Answer from MightyDeekin on reddit.com
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r/applehelp on Reddit: Create an Apple ID without email address?
November 16, 2023 -

I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to create an Apple ID without entering an email address (ex. gmail/hotmail/whatever) when signing up and just using the iCloud email address it creates for you as your Apple ID. I've seen conflicting answers, the Apple rep I talked to said it's possible but couldn't tell me how to do it lol...

Anyone know if it's possible and/or how to do it?

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Should be able to do it when creating an Apple ID while setting up a new device. Step 8 in this guide: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202033
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Apple Community
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Set up AppleID for a user without any ema… - Apple Community
Apple ID - Could Not Create or Could Not Set Up iCloud message. ... You are welcome. ... This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers. Set up AppleID for a user without any email address ... A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.
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How to create an Apple ID without an email - Quora
Go get yourself an email address first and then go here to set one up. You can use a [email protected] email address as an Apple ID, but you’ll need to create an iCloud account to d...
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How to create a new Apple Account - Apple Support
November 6, 2025 - Tap Create New Apple Account. If you don’t see this option, make sure that you’re signed out of iCloud. Follow the onscreen steps to provide an email address, create a strong password, and set your country or region.
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apple.stackexchange.com › questions › 374930 › create-new-apple-id-solely-linked-to-new-icloud-com-email
Create new Apple ID solely linked to new @icloud.com email? - Ask Different
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It does not seem possible to create an iCloud-only Apple ID after the fact.

However, you can create such an Apple ID during the initial setup process of an iOS device or macOS user account.

Create an Apple ID when you set up your device

  1. Tap Use your current email address, or tap Get a free iCloud email address.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316

I've confirmed that this works from both iOS and macOS. Wipe an iOS device or create a new macOS user account and you will be allowed to create a new @icloud.com address rather than provide a 3rd party email address.

Each Apple device additionally seems to have a strict limit for the total number of iCloud Apple IDs it can create: Why won't my secondhand iPad let me activate an Apple ID?

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Apple Support
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Using your phone number for Apple Account instead of an email address - Apple Support
Follow the onscreen instructions to create your Apple Account, and use a phone number instead of an email address.
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TunesKit
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Here is how to create an Apple ID without Phone Number on your iPhone using a Gmail address: Step 1. Go to Settings and tap Sign in to your iPhone. Step 2. Select Don't have an Apple ID and tap Create a Free Apple Account.
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How to Create an Apple ID Without Phone Number – iPhone/iPad
Then every time signing in with ... keep the account safe by entering a code via SMS. But maybe someone doesn’t have a phone number or thinks it’s insecure to link the number with Apple ID. Now there are some ways of creating an Apple ID without a phone number. ... Apple users often create one Apple ID on their iPhone’s Settings. Just enter some basic information, like the email address and ...
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Using this method, you can also create an Apple ID without a credit card so that when you set up an Apple ID, you see a Payment Method of ‘None.’ · Here’s how to make Apple ID using the App Store on iPhone or iPad: First, ensure that you are signed out of your iCloud account. Launch the App Store app. Tap the avatar icon at the top right of the screen. Tap Create New Apple ID. Enter your existing email address and choose a strong password for your new account.
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Create an Apple Account on Mac - Apple Support (CA)
See the Apple Support article Using your phone number for Apple Account instead of an email address. Go to the System Settings app on your Mac. Click “Sign in” at the top of the sidebar. ... Click Don’t Have an Account? then follow the onscreen instructions.
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Apple Community
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How to create an apple ID without phone n… - Apple Community
It is not possible to create an Apple ID without providing a phone number. ... "Confirm your phone number. This can help to verify your identity and recover your account if needed."
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Apple Community
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How to make apple id without icloud - Apple Community
If you use an email address you have and go to https://appleid.apple.com/ you can create an AppleID. As long as you never sign into iCloud with that AppleID, it will never be associated with an iCloud account.
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r/iphone on Reddit: How do I create my apple id I haven't got an email address yet?
September 1, 2023 -

I brought my first iPhone today and I'm stuck at the create apple id part of setup I haven't got an email yet and I was going to make one using my iPhone but I'm stuck because it wants an email address which I don't have. Any help will be greatly appreciated

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How are you here posting on Reddit but don’t have (or have the ability to create) an email address?
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You should have the option to create an iCloud address during the creation of the Apple ID. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316 You have to do it during the initial setup though.
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How to Create an Apple ID without using a Credit Card? - GeeksforGeeks
July 23, 2025 - Step 1: Browse to the Official Apple ID Page & click on the Create Your Apple ID. Step 2: Now, enter the necessary Personal Information there. It will verify the Email & Mobile Number before proceeding.
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Verizon
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Apple iPhone - Create Apple ID | Verizon
Setting up a new Apple ID on your iPhone allows you to personalize your device and securely use services like iCloud®, FaceTime®, and iMessage®.
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How to Create an Apple ID Without a Credit Card
June 5, 2025 - To make a new Apple Account without signing out of your current one, use the Apple Account website instead. ... Click Sign in. This option will appear at the top of the lefthand menu bar in the System Settings window.
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apple.stackexchange.com › questions › 467162 › creating-an-apple-id-without-any-connection-to-the-apple-ecosystem
Creating an Apple ID without any connection to the Apple ecosystem? - Ask Different
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Posting this here in case there's anyone else out there who doesn't use Apple devices, but needs to create an Apple ID and access the Apple app store.

I eventually succeeded in creating an Apple ID via the Create Your Apple ID web interface. (It seems Apple didn't like something about the phone number I was initially using to confirm my account… but not sure what.)

After that, however, I faced a new problem.

I want to use ipatool to extract iOS software package distributions from the Apple app store, but after authenticating, ipatool was giving me errors like the following…

$ ipatool search "keywords on app store"
ERR error="you have not used this Apple ID on the app store before"

It seems Apple really wants to prevent me from accessing the app store until it thinks I have an actual Apple device linked to my account. (Eesh, what control-freakery .)

So then I tried logging in to my new Apple ID on the web, and browsing the web interface for iOS apps on https://apps.apple.com … but this still didn't enable ipatool to work.

However, I eventually discovered a solution.

I visited https://music.apple.com, and used my new Apple ID to sign in, and… then ipatool started working with my Apple ID.

Happy hacking.

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Apple
support.apple.com › en-ca › 102617
Create an Apple Account for your child - Apple Support (CA)
Click Create Child Account. Follow the onscreen instructions to finish setting up the account. For your child’s Apple Account, you can use their email address or their Game Center nickname.