Nowadays you have to create an account for just about anything you want to do online, even if you do not intend to work online or if you simply do not want to share your data with the manufacturer. We will show you today how you can do that with your iPhone or iPad.
When you first set up your new iPhone – or other Apple device – you will be asked to create an Apple ID. This is a universal account that works with iCloud for your backups, the App Store and sharing your data between devices.
Although this is very useful, not everyone wants Apple to have access to his or her data. Fortunately, this process is not mandatory and in this article we show you how to set up your iPhone without creating an Apple ID.
Set up your iPhone
If you have a new iPhone or have put your old iPhone back to the factory settings, you must go through the basic installation process when you turn it on. The first screen will be the traditional welcome screen, followed by selecting the language.
You will then be asked whether you want to use the Quick Start option or whether you want to do it manually. Choose the last option, so tap the option Set manually at the bottom of the screen.
You must then connect to a Wi-Fi network. It is best to have your SIM card installed before you do this, because the iPhone will search for the network in this section.
Now it’s time to create a password or set a Face ID. You can skip this section if you do not want to use either, but we strongly recommend that you use it for your own safety.
The iPhone offers the possibility to install any backups, but since this is a new installation without an Apple ID, you want the option Set as a new iPhone select.
Eventually you arrived at the Apple ID page. In the text field for Apple ID there will be an example name (usually [email protected]) where you would normally enter your account information. Tap the option instead Forgot password or no Apple ID.
You will see a screen with two fields: Forgot password or Apple ID and Create a free Apple ID. Below these two options you see the option in blue Configure later in settings, choose that option.
You will see a dialog window asking if you are sure you do not want to use an Apple ID. Select the option: I do not use. You will then see the conditions with which you must agree and you answer the other installation questions.
That was it. You can now use your iPhone without an Apple ID. If you still want to synchronize your data (with another service such as Google, / e /, your private cloud or another company). Can you then set the data to these companies or services or, in the case of Google, download the corresponding apps.