Suppose you’ve recently changed your email address, and it also happens to be associated with your Apple ID. In that case, you must change your Apple ID to the new email address to avoid missing future account verification requests and other critical emails from Apple. Apple has a pretty straightforward process for changing the Apple ID, and we’ll show you how to change your Apple ID email address below.
What’s the Difference between switching Apple ID and changing Apple ID?
Switching Apple ID means using a different account on your iPhone or Mac. This can be done in order to access different content, sync settings, or make purchases. It’s also used when selling your Apple device to another owner. Changing Apple ID means using the same account but changing the email address and/or password. This can be done if you want to update your contact information, sign in with another device, or reset your password. Switching Apple ID is rather simple and straightforward. This guide is about how to change Apple ID on iPhone/iPad/Mac or web.
What You Need to Know About Changing Apple ID?
Before you change your Apple ID to a new email address, here are a few points to remember:
If you’re trying to change your Apple ID email address to an @icloud.com one that you’ve created in the last 30 days, then try changing your Apple ID after 30 days. When trying to change your Apple ID, if you see a message that tells you that the email address you’re trying to use isn’t available or is in use, make sure you or any of your family members aren’t already using it. If you’re already using an Apple domain Apple ID—the ones with the @iCloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com address—you can’t switch back to third-party email addresses.
How to Change Apple ID Email Address
Follow these steps to change your existing Apple ID email address to a new one: Once you’ve changed your Apple ID, you’ll need to log in to all your Apple devices and services using your updated Apple ID to avoid running into sync issues.
Steps to Update Apple ID on iPhone and iPad
If you have an iPhone or an iPad, follow these steps to update your Apple ID on it:
Steps to Change Apple ID on Mac
To update your Apple ID on Mac:
Switching to a New Apple ID Email Address is Hassle-Free
Over the years, Apple has made it really easy to change your Apple ID email address. So, if you’ve got a new email address or lost access to an existing one, which also happens to be linked to your Apple ID, you can easily switch to the new email address and keep using Apple devices and services. When you change your Apple ID email address, you don’t lose your contacts, purchases, and other account information, contrary to what some people believe. But it’s always a good practice to backup your device and its data, so you don’t lose your important data if something goes wrong. To reiterate, Apple lets you change your Apple ID if it’s from:
a third-party email service to another third-party email service a third-party service to any of the Apple domain ones (@iCloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com address)
Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security > Change Password. You would need to enter your current password or device passcode, then enter the new password of your choice and confirm the new password. Click on the Apple menu () > System Preferences > Apple ID > Password & Security > Change Password. You will be asked to enter the password you used to unlock the Mac before the new password is set.
Sign in to appleid.apple.com Click Password in the Sign-In and Security section Enter the current password and your new password, and confirm the new password to change it.
