I had 2 Apple IDs. I permanently deleted one and now want to change the email address for my current Apple ID to the email from the deleted account. It says 'this email address is not available'. Any suggestions?
iPhone XS, iOS 12
If your e-mail address was associated with an ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID or you can try waiting 30 days to see if that works.
Thanks Eric. I will try again in a couple of weeks as it may not be 30 days yet since the first Apple ID was permanently deleted (there is a waiting period after you delete the account in case you change your mind). The only other option will then be to create a new email address I guess...
You are welcome. It may take longer than 30 days. A new email address is the other option.
You are welcome. It may take longer than 30 days. A new email address is the other option.
Just FYI, I called Apple support and apparently you can NEVER use an email address that was linked to an Apple ID for another Apple ID. 🙄
Thank you for the feedback. That contradicts other information people have posted that Apple told them. Recent change?
Apple ID - change email address
