How to create an Apple ID for a different region?
Most iOS users have encountered the problem of not being able to download certain apps from the App Store. Some apps are actually region-specific, so having an Apple ID for a different region becomes interesting. Registering an Apple ID is not difficult. If you don't know how to register, you can refer to this tutorial written by other users. It includes screenshots of the process. Currently, there is no "NONE" payment option, but you can ignore it. Don't select "master/visa" or "paypal". Just fill in the billing address below. The registration policy is constantly changing. If you encounter any problems, you can leave a comment or provide solutions for others.
Preparation:
- An email address (not registered with Apple ID before)
- A mobile phone to receive verification codes (can be from any country)
Step 1: Registering an Apple ID
- Open the Apple official website and create an Apple ID.
- Go to https://appleid.apple.com/account
- In the "Country/Region" section, select the region you want to register for (e.g., United States). Fill in other information as desired.
- You can use a temporary phone number from a website or your own phone number (one phone number can verify up to five Apple IDs).
- After filling out the form, click "Confirm" and enter the email verification code and SMS verification code.
Step 2: Adding a payment method
- After completing the registration, go to the account management page and click on "Payment Method".
- Click on "Add Payment Method".
- Use an address generator to randomly generate a billing address and enter it.
- For a US address generator, you can use https://www.meiguodizhi.com/.
- Note: Currently, there is no "NONE" payment option, but you can ignore it. Don't select "master/visa" or "paypal". Just fill in the billing address.
Step 3: How to switch Apple ID on the App Store
- First, sign out of the original Apple ID.
- Open the App Store, click on the profile icon in the top right corner, scroll down to the bottom, and click on "Sign Out". Then click on "Done" in the top right corner.
- Log in with the new Apple ID.
- Open the App Store, click on the profile icon, enter the email and password of the newly registered Apple ID, and click on "Sign In".