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Can’t create Apple ID for child - get error message ‘that email address contains invalid characters’

I’m trying to create an Apple ID for my son, so he can use Apple Music on family sharing.



When I try to create an ID I get all the way through the process and past the T&C’s and each time get the same error



I am using a brand new iCloud address for him, a mix of letters and numbers, so no idea why I can’t complete the process.


any ideas?



iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on May 31, 2020 8:48 AM

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Posted on May 31, 2020 9:58 AM

See if anything here helps.


Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create        


Apple ID - Could Not Create or Could Not Set Up iCloud message.    


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support. Based on multiple posts I have read, they may not be willing to help. See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.  


Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.   (Link doesn’t always load)  


Get Support          Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support schedule phone call


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport.          People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.

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May 31, 2020 9:58 AM in response to Icklepiggle

See if anything here helps.


Apple ID - create a new.      


Apple ID – Create        


Apple ID - Could Not Create or Could Not Set Up iCloud message.    


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support. Based on multiple posts I have read, they may not be willing to help. See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.  


Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.   (Link doesn’t always load)  


Get Support          Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support schedule phone call


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport.          People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.

Can’t create Apple ID for child - get error message ‘that email address contains invalid characters’

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