In addition to iOS devices and Macs, Apple IDs can be created on other platforms via Apple's native apps such as iTunes, Apple Music, and Apple TV+.
Answer from pkamb on Stack ExchangeCreate an Apple ID on your Windows PC
Open iTunes for Windows. Make sure that you have the latest version.
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.
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. You need to create an Apple ID when you subscribe to services like Apple Music and Apple TV+, or when you download the Apple TV app.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316
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In addition to iOS devices and Macs, Apple IDs can be created on other platforms via Apple's native apps such as iTunes, Apple Music, and Apple TV+.
Create an Apple ID on your Windows PC
Open iTunes for Windows. Make sure that you have the latest version.
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.
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. You need to create an Apple ID when you subscribe to services like Apple Music and Apple TV+, or when you download the Apple TV app.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316
I googled around and no answer about this problem, the condition you can create iCloud email address is you own an Apple device. On an iOS device, go to Settings > iCloud, turn on Mail, then follow the onscreen instructions. On a Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud, select Mail, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Was given an iPad (Mini, cellular model) recently as a gift. Would like to create an Apple ID for it but don't want to give them my mobile phone number. I understand it's required for authentication and 2FA (why SMS instead of OTP app based in 2021, I have no idea), but since cellular iPad's don't have phone functionality, I can't use the number from the sim card I insert in it.
I was thinking of virtual numbers, but have no experience with them don't know if they're safe. My limited search-fu on DDG and Startpage yielded results that ranged from rather suspect to extremely expensive. Maybe I'm searching wrong?
All I need is a number that can receive text messages from Apple. Preferably cheap, private (meaning not shared with a gazillion people like the free options) and privacy respecting. Ideally, something where I can just log into a web interface on a browser to check messages. I don't mind paying (preferably cheap), and I don't mind if it's a US number (I don't live there) since I can just create the Apple ID while tunneling to a US server and buy US App Store gift cards for payments.
What are my options?
Thanks.
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?
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