iPhone displays 'too many free accounts have been activated' despite using a new Apple Account

This iPhone shows “too many free accounts have been activated” even when signing in with a new Apple ID created on another device.


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iPhone 6s, iOS 15

Posted on Feb 6, 2026 11:15 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2026 11:27 AM

The message you see is not just for creating Apple Accounts, it is for activating Apple Accounts on a device.

If you see “The maximum number of free accounts have been activated” - Apple Support


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