How can I use an exsiting Apple ID without a credit card?

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How can I use an exsiting Apple ID without a credit card?

Hi,

I'm trying to use my already made Apple ID with iTunes, but I don't want to use a credit card. I know that you can make a free account in the Apps Store, but every time I type in my email address and password then click Sign in, a message displays saying; "This Apple ID has not yet been used with the iTunes store. Please review your account information."

I click review and follow the prompts but, the "free" option for the credit card info isn't there.

Why can't I get a free account with iTunes with my already existing Apple ID? I really don't want to make a whole new email address just for iTunes.

Thanks

Dell Inspiron 6400, Windows XP

Posted on Jan 20, 2009 8:38 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 20, 2009 11:04 PM in response to alex3895

if you have an itunes giftcard, you can access itunes... you can buy them at 7 eleven, or safeway...grr...im from canada, and can only buy music or certain things...our licenses are different apparently...i dont have a credit card either...

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Jan 20, 2009 11:25 PM in response to alex3895

To create an account without a credit card, you must be in the App store and you must attempt to "buy" a free app first. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534

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alex3895 Author

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Jan 21, 2009 7:27 PM in response to Jim VanLeeuwen

I'm not trying to create a new account for free, I'm trying to use my existing account with iTunes for free.

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Chris CA

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Jan 21, 2009 8:38 PM in response to alex3895

I'm not trying to create a new account for free,

Yes, you are.

I'm trying to use my existing account with iTunes for free.

You need to create free _iTunes account_ using your existing AppleID. You cannot sign in until you create an _iTunes account_ with your existing AppleID.
Follow the link Jim posted and select *Create new account*. This creates a new _iTunes account_ using your existing AppleID.

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alex3895 Author

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Jan 22, 2009 3:58 AM in response to Chris CA

When I followed the link Jim sent me, I typed in my email address and it said "The Apple ID you entered is already taken. If it is yours, sign in rather than creating a new account". When I do that, it tells me to "review my account" and then the "none" option isn't there. What's up with that?
Thanks

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alex3895 Author

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Jan 23, 2009 10:34 PM in response to alex3895

Don't worry I resolved the problem through Apple support.

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