What should I do?

Hi 0307Me,

We appreciate you reaching out to us.

If you are getting a "The maximum number of free accounts have been activated on this iPad" message, it is likely that "you have exceeded the number of new Apple IDs you can set up with iCloud on a single device in one year."

Below are some things that you can try.

1. "If you have another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can try setting up iCloud with your Apple ID on that device. Sign in with your Apple ID, then follow the onscreen steps to start using iCloud. 
2. Or, if you already have an Apple ID set up with iCloud, sign in with that Apple ID instead. 

You can use the article below as a reference."

If you see a Could Not Create Apple ID or Could Not Set Up iCloud message - Apple Support

Also, we'd like you to know that it is possible to create an Apple ID on the web.

1. "Go to appleid.apple.com and click Create Your Apple ID.
2. Follow the onscreen steps to provide an email address, create a strong password, and set your device region. The email address that you provide will be your new Apple ID.*
3. Enter a phone number that you can always access.
4. Check the boxes to subscribe to Apple Updates if you'd like. This keeps you up to date on the latest news, software, products, and services from Apple.
5. Click Continue.
6. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and phone number. 

You can use the article below as a reference."

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

Take care!