Is it possible to create an Apple Id if I am not the owner of a cell phone?

[DummyFool]

Not sure where to post this.

I will receive my Macbook Air in a few days. I want to create an Apple Id but it does not appear possible if I am not the owner of a cell phone.

I talked to Apple support person and that's what he confirmed although he did not appeared knowledgeable. So is this real? You cannot use a Mac if you don't have a cell???

Thank you

 

[Apple_Robert]

wrong information posted.

 

[russell_314]

Not sure where to post this.

I will receive my Macbook Air in a few days. I want to create an Apple Id but it does not appear possible if I am not the owner of a cell phone.

I talked to Apple support person and that's what he confirmed although he did not appeared knowledgeable. So is this real? You cannot use a Mac if you don't have a cell???

Thank you

A quick Google search says they require a phone number but doesn't say it has to be a cell but perhaps that's the only kind people have in 2021. I created mine ages ago and didn't have a phone at all LOL

 

[russell_314]

How To Create an Apple ID Without an Apple Device & Credit Card • macReports

This article explains how you can create an Apple on the web using the Apple ID account site. You can create an Apple ID on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or

macreports.com

In the comments to the article you posted "Doesn’t work, the sign-up form requires a phone number, and you can’t confirm your account without it"... I suspect things have changed since the article was written

I bet this is Apple's way to ensure one AppleID per person to stop those trying to avoid paying for extra storage by getting multiple iCloud accounts.

 

[Apple_Robert]

In the comments to the article you posted "Doesn’t work, the sign-up form requires a phone number, and you can’t confirm your account without it"... I suspect things have changed since the article was written

That is too bad. I will delete the link.

 

[mr_zmanan]

You can create an account without apple devices on this link https://appleid.apple.com/account

 

[DummyFool]

Thanks but I do have a device (a Mac and an old iPad) and a credit card but I have no cell phone number.

 

[russell_314]

Thanks but I do have a device (a Mac and an old iPad) and a credit card but I have no cell phone number.

Let us know if there’s a solution when you get your MacBook. You may have to go take it to the Apple Store and get them to create you an account. I don’t think they would make it where you can’t use the computer without a phone number ?. There has to be some sort of back up registration from the MacBook