Q: how do i sign into i tunes with out credit card

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Create an iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store account without a credit card or other payment method - Apple Suppor…

Creating an iTunes Store, App Store, iBookstore, and Mac App Store account without a credit card - https://support.apple.com/HT204034 and related document: iTunes accounts for students - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5114.  Only works for new accounts! You must follow the instructions exactly.  Read tips in - https://discussions.apple.com/message/19803853 and https://discussions.apple.com/message/20171445 If it still doesn't work, read https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4245338