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How to change your Apple ID email address
If you no longer use the email tied to your Apple account (perhaps it was linked to an old ISP), It's possible to change it. Our experts will guide you through the process.
The new email address you swap over to will be used to log into your iPhone or iPad, plus iTunes, the App Store and iCloud. You won’t lose access to your contacts, purchases or other account information.
Keep scrolling for details on how to manage your Apple account – changing your email only takes a few minutes.
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Managing your Apple account
- Head to Apple's Manage My Account page and sign in with your Apple ID and password. If you have two-factor authentication set up, you'll need to enter the code sent to your Apple device
- Under the Sign-In and Security heading, choose Email & Phone numbers
- Select the minus sign next to your Apple ID and then enter your new email address in the New Apple ID box
- Select Change Apple ID
- Enter your Apple ID password and the verification sent to your new email to complete the process.
If you use services such as iCloud or Messages, you'll need to sign into those services with your updated Apple ID.
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