Setting up ipad

I am trying to set up my mother in laws new ipad. She does not have any other computer or an itunes account. I have an itunes account and iphone. Can I download a second itunes account on my computer in her name to get her started?

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I am trying to set up my mother in laws new ipad. She does not have any other computer or an itunes account. I have an itunes account and iphone. Can I download a second itunes account on my computer in her name to get her started?
You don't have to download anything.

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