iPhone and iPod touch: How to create an iTunes Store account

To create your iTunes Store account:

1. From inside the App Store or iTunes Store tap Sign In at the bottom of the page.
2. When the prompt appears, tap Create New Account.
   
   


3. Choose the appropriate store by tapping on Store, and select the country in which you reside. Tap Done to confirm your selection, then tap Next to proceed to the next screen.
   
4. The next screen will display the iTunes Store Terms and Conditions. You can opt to have the Terms and Conditions emailed to you for easier reading by tapping Send by Email. Enter your valid email address then tap Send.
   
    


5. After you've read through the Terms and Conditions tap Agree, located in the bottom right of the page. Then again when the confirmation appears.
   
   


6. Once you've agreed to the terms and conditions, you'll need to input your preferred email address and password along with answers to some security questions. The email address you provide will be your new Apple ID as well as your iTunes Store account username. Tap Next.
   
   
   Tip: If you are trying to create an account using your MobileMe email address, you will receive a prompt telling you that your email address is already an Apple ID. Simply tap Continue, then tap Use Existing Account on the following screen. 
    
7. Next, you'll be required to enter your billing information. To change the default card type, tap the Credit Card field. Select your card type and tap Done. You will not be charged until you make a purchase. 


Tip: If you are creating an iTunes Store account using an iTunes Pre-Paid Gift Code or Gift Certificate you are not required to enter in your credit card information. Scroll down to the Gift Cards and Certificates section to enter your code.


8. Once you've filled out all the fields for your billing information, tap Next to complete your account creation. You'll receive a notification that your account has been successfully created. 
9. Tap Done to go to the App Store or iTunes Store to begin browsing the store.