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How to Set Up a New iPhone

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Enter Your Apple ID (or Create a New One)

How to Use an iPhone with iTunes

You'll need an Apple ID to take advantage of all your iPhone's features.

Liane Cassavoy

You need an Apple ID to make purchases from the iTunes store on your iPhone. If you've used iTunes on your computer, you can (and should) use that same Apple ID on your iPhone.

If you don't have an Apple ID, you'll need to enter some basic info (name, address, iPhone number, etc.) to create one.

If you already have an Apple ID (which is an email address), enter it and your password.

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