Creating an iTunes account

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Creating an iTunes account

I already have an Apple ID, and I want to create an iTunes account with it so I can download apps for my iPdo Touch. However, I have no credit/debit card, so it is not letting me create one. I tried following these instructions: http://www.winandmac.com/tips/create-free-itunes-account-no-matter-where-you-liv e-without-using-redeem-code/, but it will only let me select "none" if I want to create a new account, which I don't.

Is there a way of creating an account? At the moment I cannot download any apps.

Windows Vista

Posted on Jun 22, 2009 6:52 AM

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Chris CA

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Jun 22, 2009 8:17 AM in response to sorfane

Try this -> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2534
Please note that you MUST be in the App store and attempt to get a free App.
If you do not do this, you will not have the option to create a free account.

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sorfane Author

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Jun 22, 2009 8:22 AM in response to sorfane

I have already tried that, but as I said I want to use the Apple ID that I already have, and not create a new one, which that does not let me do.

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Chris CA

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Jun 22, 2009 8:27 AM in response to sorfane

I want to use the Apple ID that I already have, and not create a new one

Yes, but you must create a new iTunes account.

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sorfane Author

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Jun 22, 2009 8:35 AM in response to Chris CA

I do not have another email address, and I cannot create an account with the email I've already used with my Apple ID.

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varjak paw

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Jun 22, 2009 8:41 AM in response to sorfane

What is the error message you get when you attempt to create the iTunes Store account with your existing Apple ID? Have you tried just logging into the iTunes Store using your current Apple ID without trying to create a new iTunes Store account? It may work as is and just ask you for billing information (it did for me with an Apple ID I just tested, anyway).

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sorfane Author

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Jun 22, 2009 8:46 AM in response to varjak paw

Dave Sawyer wrote:
What is the error message you get when you attempt to create the iTunes Store account with your existing Apple ID?

It says that the email is already in use.

Dave Sawyer wrote:
Have you tried just logging into the iTunes Store using your current Apple ID without trying to create a new iTunes Store account? It may work as is and just ask you for billing information (it did for me with an Apple ID I just tested, anyway).

It says:
+This Apple ID has not yet been used with the iTunes Store. Please review your account information.+

I click on the "Review" button and it takes me to the Store sign-up page, but does not give me an option to not attach a credit card to my account.

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