Trying to create Apple id

i keep getting an error while trying to create a new Apple ID.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 18, 2024 6:42 PM

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Posted on Nov 18, 2024 7:31 PM

What error?


If you see a 'Could Not Create Apple Account' or 'Could Not Set Up iCloud' message, read this article —> If you see “The maximum number of free accounts have been activated” - Apple Support . Read this one about an “at this time” message —> If you can’t create an Apple Account or see “your account cannot be created at this time” - Apple Support


For a generic, numeric, unknown "error”, or simply unhelpful messages, I suggest you contact Apple.


Refer to this page for Apple Support features ➔ Contact - Official Apple Support

Select from the presented options until you find a solution for your issue, or see if there is a chat or phone call contact method offered lower on the page (you sometimes have to narrow down the options multiple times before this is shown). If you do not see your issue, keep experimenting with any series of selections until you reach one that offers a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


This support article has various country telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➔ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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Nov 18, 2024 7:31 PM in response to Algar210

What error?


If you see a 'Could Not Create Apple Account' or 'Could Not Set Up iCloud' message, read this article —> If you see “The maximum number of free accounts have been activated” - Apple Support . Read this one about an “at this time” message —> If you can’t create an Apple Account or see “your account cannot be created at this time” - Apple Support


For a generic, numeric, unknown "error”, or simply unhelpful messages, I suggest you contact Apple.


Refer to this page for Apple Support features ➔ Contact - Official Apple Support

Select from the presented options until you find a solution for your issue, or see if there is a chat or phone call contact method offered lower on the page (you sometimes have to narrow down the options multiple times before this is shown). If you do not see your issue, keep experimenting with any series of selections until you reach one that offers a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.


This support article has various country telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➔ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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