Creating an Apple ID without owning an iPhone

If you're on Windows or Android you can also do it inside the Apple Music or Apple TV app, there's a create account option on the sign in screen. Same thing, just less hunting around. It'll ask for payment details the first time you use it to buy or download something. You can usually pick None.

you don't need any apple device. go to apple's account page in any browser and choose create your apple account. you'll need an email address you can check and a phone number for the verification codes. the phone number bit is what trips people up, use one you'll keep long term because it's how you get back in later.