If another account is already signed in, you need to sign them out first. Choose Account > Sign In from the menu bar at the top.

In case you’ve already used iTunes before, there are a few extra steps to creating your Apple ID: This prompt will also give you the option of creating a new Apple ID. If you have a brand new iTunes, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your Apple ID right away. Regardless of the method you choose, you’ll be asked to provide some required information, so make sure you’re ready with: It’s essential for a smooth experience within the Apple ecosystem.Įven if you just own a single Apple product, you’ve likely received lots of requests from Apple, in the form of pop-ups and notifications, to create new Apple ID.įortunately, creating a new Apple ID is a very good idea and quite easy to do, whether through iTunes, your browser, or the App Store. My Apple ID is an Apple account used to store your settings and preferences, and most importantly as an Apple login, letting you access services like Apple Music, App Store, iMessage, FaceTime, iCloud, and many more.

Starting a new itunes account