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nelly22

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Sep 29, 2009
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I try to create new Apple ID for Mac (Mojave) but it requires phone number.

Any way to create Apple ID without phone number?
 
I try to create new Apple ID for Mac (Mojave) but it requires phone number.

Any way to create Apple ID without phone number?
No idea, but these things never know if it's a real phone number or your phone number and they aren't going to ring you.
When asked for a phone number that I don't want to give, I first try just 0s (It's 10 here so that would be 0000000000) That usually works.
I also keep a list of old, disused, numbers and I have used the number of the local post office.
Hope that helps
 
Re: "fake" numbers, NIST atomic clock is a favorite. (303) 499-7111

That said, aren't Apple IDs two factor now? If you don't have or lose a trusted device, and have no number to call, locked out of your Apple stuff when they want to send a 2FA code. Or unlock your account.

EDIT: yes, as long as you have your Mac, will get a code sent to the Mac when signing in, but still...
 
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