The simplest way to register a US Apple ID is to create a new account directly on the Apple official website appleid.apple.com, select United States as the region, choose None for the payment method, and use a local US address. The whole process requires no credit card and no US phone number. All you need is an email that hasn't registered an Apple ID before and a phone number that can receive verification codes (domestic numbers work too). It takes about 12 minutes to complete. Once registered, it can be used to download the Binance App. Visit the Binance Official Site to complete account registration, and get the mobile App from the Binance Official App for peace of mind. For detailed step-by-step graphic tutorials, check the iOS Installation Guide.
Why Register a US Apple ID
A US Apple ID is one of the most fully-featured Apple IDs, allowing you to download the vast majority of apps removed from local app stores, including:
- Binance
- Coinbase The largest compliant exchange in the US
- Robinhood Stocks and crypto
- TradingView Professional charting tool
- OpenAI ChatGPT Official App
- Discord / Telegram Social tools
For users wanting to access these apps unavailable in their local region, a US Apple ID is almost a must-have tool. Furthermore, compared to the Hong Kong or Japan regions, the US region has the largest number of apps, the most timely updates, and is the least likely to display "region restriction" prompts.
Comparison Between US Region and Others
| Region | Binance Available | Total Apps | Registration Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Region | Yes | Most | Easy |
| HK Region | Yes | More | Medium |
| JP Region | Yes | Medium | Easy |
| CN Region | No | Medium | Easy |
From the table above, the US region is the easiest to register and has the richest app selection, making it the first choice for most people.
Preparation Before Registration
Before you start registering, prepare the following materials:
- An email not yet registered for an Apple ID (Gmail, Outlook, Proton recommended)
- A phone number that can receive SMS (Domestic numbers work too)
- An English name (Can be made up freely)
- A US address (Can be generated using an address generator)
- A browser (Safari or Chrome recommended)
Important Note: Do not use an email that has already registered a local Apple ID to register a US Apple ID, otherwise the system will prompt "This email is already in use". You must use a completely new email.
Detailed Registration Steps
Step 1: Open the Apple Official Website
- Open appleid.apple.com in your browser
- Click Create Your Apple ID in the top right corner
- If the page is not in English, switch the Country/Region to United States at the bottom first
- The page will be displayed in English
After switching to the English page, all subsequent information to be filled in needs to be entered in English.
Step 2: Fill in Basic Information
- First Name: Enter an English first name, like John
- Last Name: Enter an English last name, like Smith
- Country/Region: Select United States
- Date of Birth: Enter an adult's birthday, do not enter a date from this year
- Email: Enter the prepared email
- Password: Set a password, must be at least 8 characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers
- Verify Password: Re-enter the password to confirm
Make sure to remember the password well, it's recommended to write it in a password manager.
Step 3: Fill in Phone Number
- Country Code: Country code of the phone number, you can choose China (+86)
- Phone Number: Enter your phone number
- Select Text message or Phone call for verification
A key point here is: Although the region selected is the United States, the phone number can be a Chinese number, Apple does not force a US phone number.
Step 4: Complete Verification
- You will receive a 6-digit verification code in your email
- You will receive a 6-digit verification code on your phone
- Enter them respectively into the corresponding verification boxes
- Click Continue
After both verification codes are correct, the Apple ID is successfully created. At this point, the Apple ID is usable, but the App Store initialization has not been completed.
Step 5: Log in and Initialize on iPhone
- Sign out of the current Apple ID in the iPhone Settings
- Log in with the newly registered US Apple ID
- Open the App Store
- Click the GET button of any free App
- It will pop up "This Apple ID has not yet been used in the iTunes Store"
- Click Review to enter the initialization page
- Agree to Terms and Conditions
Step 6: Fill in Payment and Address
- Payment Method: Select None (This step is extremely crucial)
- Billing Address: A US address needs to be filled in, including:
- Street: Street address
- City: City
- State: State
- ZIP: ZIP code
- Phone: Phone number
- Click Next when done
About Getting a US Address
You need a valid US address to complete the form. Recommended methods:
- Address generator websites: Search for "fake address generator" and you will find many tools
- Use a Walmart or Starbucks address: Addresses of these large chain stores are real and usable
- Use university addresses: Like public addresses of universities such as UCLA, MIT, etc.
Note: The address generated by the address generator is real (from the address database), but it is not your personal residence. These addresses are just used to pass Apple's address format verification and won't be used for actual mail delivery.
Verification After Registration
After the registration and initialization are completed, it is recommended to do a simple verification:
- Enter Binance in the App Store search bar
- If you can search the official Binance app with the yellow diamond icon, the US ID is ready to use
- Click GET to download, if it can download normally, the ID is completely fine
If you can't search Binance, it might be because:
- Region not switched correctly (Recheck App Store settings)
- Initialization not completed (Go through the payment method setup steps again)
- Network issues (Switch to overseas network nodes)
FAQ
Q1: Does it cost money to register a US Apple ID?
Completely free. The registration of the Apple ID itself doesn't charge any fee. Even without binding a credit card, you can normally download free Apps (including Binance). Payment only occurs when you actively purchase paid Apps or subscribe to services.
Q2: Can I use an old email to change regions instead of using a new email?
No. The Apple ID "change region" feature requires clearing all subscriptions and account balances. Moreover, previous purchase history might be lost after changing regions. Directly registering a new US Apple ID is a safer choice.
Q3: Can I change the payment method later if I choose None?
Yes. Whenever you want to change it later, go to Settings → Apple ID → Payment & Shipping to add a credit card or PayPal. But as long as you don't plan to buy paid Apps, keeping it as None is completely fine.
Q4: Does the US Apple ID need to be logged in regularly?
No. The created Apple ID will not become invalid due to long-term inactivity. Even if you don't log in for a year, the account will be kept permanently. However, it is recommended to log in at least once every half a year to confirm the account status is normal.
Q5: Can I download Binance directly after registration?
Yes. After completing the initialization step where the payment method is None, you can search and download the Binance App in the App Store. The download process takes about 3-5 minutes, depending on your network condition.
Summary
Registering a US Apple ID seems to have many steps, but the actual operation is very smooth, taking about 12 minutes to complete the whole process. The key is to prepare a brand new email, and then follow the steps in this tutorial step by step. The most crucial part is to select None for the payment method, avoiding the trouble of a credit card. The registered US ID can be used long-term; downloading Binance is just a start, and later you can use it to explore a large number of high-quality apps unavailable in your local store.