How do I change my AppleID?

I have found articles giving reasons to change the Apple ID and an article indicating what to do after it’s changed. I have not seen any discussion of actually “changing” the Apple ID. Specially are there any specific issues of changing from an email address that is no longer valid?

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Feb 25, 2019 11:41 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2019 11:47 AM

Change information in Apple ID - https://appleid.apple.com/


Change your Apple ID - "Follow these steps to change the email address that you use as your Apple ID." Plus special instructions if your Apple ID ends with @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com

https://support.apple.com/HT202667


If you have problems:


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." https://support.apple.com/HT204169

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Feb 25, 2019 11:47 AM in response to Rodger584

Change information in Apple ID - https://appleid.apple.com/


Change your Apple ID - "Follow these steps to change the email address that you use as your Apple ID." Plus special instructions if your Apple ID ends with @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com

https://support.apple.com/HT202667


If you have problems:


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." https://support.apple.com/HT204169

Feb 25, 2019 11:49 AM in response to Rodger584

You cannot change an Apple ID but you can create a new one and stop using the old one. However, you cannot transfer anything purchased under the old Apple ID to the new one. Only Apple can do that. You should not change an Apple ID just for convenience. Apple would prefer you have a solid reason for making such a change. You can make other changes such as your email address, password, etc. See below:


For Problems With Your Apple ID


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  7. Apple ID - Apple Support
  8. Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses
  9. About your Apple ID email addresses
  10. Get help with Apple ID
  11. Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support
  12. What to do after you change your Apple ID email address or password - Apple Support


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Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security


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Feb 25, 2019 11:47 AM in response to Rodger584

Change information in Apple ID - https://appleid.apple.com/


Change your Apple ID - "Follow these steps to change the email address that you use as your Apple ID." Plus special instructions if your Apple ID ends with @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com

https://support.apple.com/HT202667


If you have problems:


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." https://support.apple.com/HT204169


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