Not able to register a free account at itunes store (with screen shots)

me too 😟

The response I got pretty much says you can't make a "free" account without using those words..

"My name is Sandra from iTunes Store Customer Support and i understand that you would like to create an iTunes Store account without using a credit card. I am happy to help you with this. When you're ready to shop on the iTunes Store, you will need to create an account. This article will show you how:

How To Set Up an iTunes Store Account
http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n304672

If you wish to create an account without a credit card, you will need an iTunes Gift Card, iTunes Gift Certificate, or an allowance. Check out the instructions for creating an account without a credit card in this article:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1354#3

And if you would like to learn more about Apple ID accounts, please visit our Apple ID FAQ:

http://www.info.apple.com/support/howtoid.html

It is my goal to provide you with excellent customer service, I hope that I have addressed all of your concerns in an effective manner. If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns please don't hesitate to respond to this email and I will be happy to assist you further. Have a wonderful day.

Sincerely,

 Sandra 
iTunes Store Customer Support"

My point exactly! So I e-mailed her again quoting that article...let's see what I get back!! (if anything..)!

still not working!

+*still not working. terrible service i say! :P*+

Meanwhile...
1 week and nothing happened.

If you fill up with your credit card Apple Store charge you USD 1.00, if you dont you CANT get the FREE (I mean F-R-E-E) application. How is possible to download FREE application?

There is no sense at all.. Apple must send a release to explain this challenger. "Buying" FREE app without pay even go to store and B-U-Y a Gift Card.

i can't register even i use credit card

The app store is working again now people, i just tried and it created a account with no payment selected. well happy, then realised i was dreaming and its still not working!

you got me hopes up. when i read the first sentence i immediately opened itunes to create an account only to get the same thing.

Snap..:(
No response from apple since...!!! She just referred me to the article showin me how to make an account without a credit card and said no more!!

Well most probably my reply will get angry most of you but I think this way of limiting user registrations is done on purpose... There was really no reason why apple would have stopped this so easy way of getting of apple ID's for the Apple Store hadn't been there so many free accounts created (legitimately or via several store "flaws" including this one that just appears to have been put down). I just bought an Ipod Touch and really wanted to get just some free apps and like you I am quite disappointed that I cannot register my own account. Hopefully someone will listen to us

i'm also opening a discussion with them regarding teh same problem the last reply i got didn't go well for me, it was:


To create a new iTunes Store account which will use ClickandBuy as its payment method, or to make your current account use ClickandBuy, please follow the steps outlined below:

1) Make sure you are using the latest version of iTunes. It can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple website at:

http://www.apple.com/itunes/download

2) Verify that you have an active network connection and open iTunes.

3) From the pull-down Store menu at the top, choose Sign In.

4) If you have an iTunes Store account already, enter your account name and password then click Sign In. To create a new account, click the Create New Account button.

5) On the Billing Information page, select ClickandBuy as your method of payment.

6) On the ClickandBuy website, you may select a bank account or credit card as a payment method for your new ClickandBuy account.

7) Click the link to validate your ClickandBuy account and you will be directed to the ClickandBuy website.

8) Sign in to ClickandBuy with your account information.

9) Review and agree to the Billing Agreement.

10) Important step! - Click Return to Merchant to return to the iTunes Store (do not close your browser without clicking this link). If you are unable to finish this step, you will need to follow these steps again using your operating system's default web browser.

If you are able to complete the final step, your iTunes Store account should be set up to use ClickandBuy as its payment method. If you continue to experience difficulty, just reply to this email.

Thank you for your choosing iTunes and I hope this answers your question, if not please reply back. Thanks

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i'll keep defending my right of being served waiting for a correct way to register.