If another Apple ID is currently signed in and you wish to create a different one, tap that user’s Apple ID and then tap Sign Out at the bottom of the Apple ID menu. Follow the prompts to sign out. If you are running an older version of iOS, instead tap iCloud and then tap Create a new Apple ID.
Swipe up or down on the Month, Day, and Year fields below to select your birthday.
To use an existing email address with iCloud, tap Use your current email address and enter your email address. Then tap Next. To create a new iCloud email address, tap Get a free iCloud email address and enter your desired new email address. Then tap Next and then tap Continue.
Be sure that your password: is at least 8 characters long contains at least one number contains at least one uppercase letter contains at least one lowercase letter
Make sure there is a checkmark next to the verification method you selected.
If you selected to verify using a Text Message, a 6-digit verification code will be sent in a text message to that number. Enter the verification code. If you selected to verify using a Phone Call, you will receive an automated phone call and will be told your 6-digit verification code twice. Enter the verification code.
You must agree to Apple’s Terms and Conditions to continue.
Scroll down to see the complete list of apps that may access iCloud.
Turn on iCloud Photo Library to automatically upload and store your Camera Roll to iCloud. When enabled, your entire photo and video library is accessible from any mobile or desktop platform. Turn on My Photo Stream to automatically upload new photos to iCloud whenever you’re connected to Wi-Fi. Turn on iCloud Photo Sharing if you’d like to create photo albums that friends can access over the web or on their Apple device.
Apple does not have access to this encrypted information.
Slide the “Find My iPhone” button to the “On” position. Doing so allows you to locate your device by logging into iCloud on a computer or mobile platform and clicking on Find My iPhone. Turn on Send Last Location to enable your device to send its location information to Apple when the battery is critically low.
iCloud Backup enables you to restore your data from iCloud if you replace or erase your device.
Doing so allows apps to access and store data on your iCloud Drive. The apps listed below iCloud Drive with the slider in the “On” (green) position will be allowed to save documents and data to iCloud. Turn on or off any apps you wish to grant access to your iCloud Drive.
Now you’ve created and set up a new iCloud account with your Apple ID.
