Fix Your Account Cannot Be Created at This Time

Q: "When trying to set up a new Apple ID on an old iPad it says Could not create Account, your account cannot be created at this time. What can I do to set up an Apple ID" – From Quora

Supposing that you buy a new iPhone or iPad, the first priority is to set up a new Apple account. If you set up your device without Apple ID, there are so many services you can't access. In reality, many iOS users who have an account have possibly been alerted by the error message. It might say "This iPhone has been used to create too many new Apple IDs", "You Apple ID could not be created because of a server error" or "Your account cannot be created at this time" If you are encountering this issue and your device shows "Could Not Create Account" or "Can't Create Apple ID", you might as well view this full-guide tutorial to find effective methods, all of which are collected and tested by those technical forums.

• Part 1. Why Apple ID Cannot Be Created at This Time?
• Part 2. Troubleshooting for Apple ID Creating Issue
  • Method 1. Create Apple ID Online
  • Method 2. Check Apple System Status
  • Method 3. Restart Your iPhone/iPad
  • Method 4. Upgrade iOS Version
  • Method 5. Check Internet Connection and Reset Network
  • Method 6. Erase All Contents and Settings
• Part 3. Apply Professional iOS System Repair Tool
• Part 4. Conclusion

Part 1. Why Can't You Create Apple ID at This Time?

Generally speaking, the message represents that the number of new Apple IDs has exceeded what you can set up with iCloud on a single device in one year. According to the claims on Apple Support, if you create Apple ID too frequently or too many times, it will be regarded as an abnormal action. Under this circumstance, you can attempt to set up Apple ID through App Store on iPhone/iPad.

You may also see this message when you sign in with an Apple ID you already created on the web, but have not yet set up with iCloud. Besides, if your Apple ID has web-only access to iCloud, you could be alerted by this prompt.

Nevertheless, some iOS users also report that they hardly create an Apple account at all, especially a newbie who never set up Apple ID has no idea why this error appears. As iPhone is a kind of complex and sophisticated tool, an issue can occur due to various reasons, such as malware, virus attack, Apple service error, poor Internet connection and system glitches. But don't worry, with the following methods, you can get your problem fixed.

Part 2. Troubleshooting for "Apple ID Cannot Be Created at This Time"

Method 1. Create Apple ID Online

This method works on the same principle as creating Apple ID through App Store. iOS users are often accustomed to setting up Apple accounts through Settings on iOS devices. Actually, there is more than one access to create it. But if App Store shows the error message as well, another way you can try is to create Apple ID online by navigating to appleid.apple.com in a browser.

• Step 1: Visit appleid.apple.com on a browser.
• Step 2: You can find the "Create Your Apple ID" option on the right-hand corner of the menu bar.
• Step 3: Enter your email address and phone number, which are the ways you sign in with your account.
• Step 4: Verify your email address and phone number by entering the received verification code.
• Step 5: Create a password for your Apple ID to finish.

Method 2. Check Apple System Status

As explained earlier, the Apple server might down so that you can't create Apple ID. In order to exclude this possibility, it would be better to confirm that the Apple System Status is well. On this page, you can view the real-time information about the status of Apple services. If there are green dots next to the Apple ID related features, you can move on to the next solution.

Method 3. Restart Your iPhone/iPad

It has been widely mentioned when your mobile devices encounter various stuck issues, app crashing, and other system problems. As a matter of fact, restarting devices is definitely as effective as what we always hear about. It not only helps clear RAM but also inspects minor system errors in the reboot process. Further, you can force restart your device in case simply restarting doesn't work. Below are detailed steps.

• iPhone 8 and later/ iPad with Face ID: swiftly press and release Volume Up, do the same to Volume Down, hold the Side button and release it until the Apple logo appears.
• iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: hold the Vlume Down and the Power buttons and release them when you see the Apple logo on the screen.
• iPhone 6 and earlier/ iPad with Home button: hold the Home button and the Side button and undo them until the Apple logo shows up.

Method 4. Upgrade iOS Version

It proves helpful as well when you find the message "you cannot create an Apple ID at this time" pops up. An outdated iOS operating system may lead to this problem as it may carry hidden bugs and crashes at times. If you are not sure whether you have the newest iOS version, you can go to Settings, enter General screen and find Software Update option. You can tap it to further check if there is an update available. If any, tap Download and Install. After the installing process is done, try to add new Apple ID once more.

Method 5. Check Internet Connection and Reset Network

If Apple ID cannot be created at this time due to a server error, you should be aware that the Internet connection on your device is too weak to connect to Apple servers. To fix it, it is necessary to reconnect to a stronger network or reset the network settings. You can turn off the Wi-Fi network and use Cellular instead. Or, you could restart the router and disconnect to the Wi-Fi network by tapping the info icon and the Forget This Network option. Then, join in a stabler Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, refreshing the network settings on your device will be helpful. Just head to Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings. When your device restarts, try to create a new Apple ID again.

Method 6. Erase All Contents and Settings

In the most extreme situation, these solutions can't take any effect, and the final fix is to factory reset your iPhone as a new one. Consequently, it will eradicate essentially hidden system faults that might lead to Could Not Create Account. However, it is not recommended because it will erase all data and contents stored on your data. If you are going to reset your device, you should back up your device in advance.

• Step 1: Head over to Settings – [your name] – iCloud. Then select iCloud Backup, tap Back Up Now, and it will back up your data with iCloud.
• Step 2: In Settings, enter General and choose Transfer or Reset [Device].
• Step 3: Locate Erase All Contents and Settings option and enter your passcode if asked.

Part 3. Apply Professional iOS System Repair Tool

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• Fix various Apple ID issues easily and quickly when you can't sign in Apple ID
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• Downgrade and upgrade iOS to your desired version

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Step 1 Open iOS System Repair

First of all, launch Joyoshare UltFix on your computer, connect your iPhone/iPad to computer. You can choose "iOS System Repair" option in the main interface and then go straight to the next step by clicking "Start" button.

Step 2 Select Standard Repair Mode

It's better to select "Standard Repair" mode so as to protect your data intact. If device is not detected, usher it into recovery mode or DFU mode according to the operation instructions.

Step 3 Download Required Firmware Package

The software will show some relevant device information. Confirm them and click "Download" button to download the required firmware package and repair your device. Wait a while to download and verify it.

Step 4 Repair Unable to Create Apple ID at This Time

As soon as the downloading process is completed, choose "Repair", and then it will unzip the firmware package and fix your problem automatically. In this process, you have nothing to do except waiting. After successfully repairing, it will show "Finish" button.

Part 4. Conclusion

In this article, we talk about addressing the frequently asked questions – "Why couldn't you set up an Apple ID" and "What to do if your account cannot be created at this time". With all information we provide, we wish that you have gained more insights on the Apple ID creating issue. The patience you spend reading this tutorial will certainly save lots of time and effort finding solutions on your own. Finally, we feel sincerely happy that you can get rid of the trouble and thus have a better experience with iPhone or iPad.