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my name is mis-spelled in my apple ID. Should I care?

My name is mis-spelled in my Apple ID. Should I care?

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Posted on May 23, 2019 5:45 AM

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May 23, 2019 9:39 AM in response to Coolfont

As long as you can receive email at the address and don't have any problems using the ID, it doesn't matter if it is misspelled. If you can't receive email at the address, changed to a correct email address.

Note the restrictions in the article.

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What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

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May 23, 2019 5:49 AM in response to Coolfont

Ask for assistance here: Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

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May 23, 2019 6:38 AM in response to Coolfont

If it is your name and not your email address, log in below, and in the Account section click Edit.

Apple ID - Manage

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Coolfont Author

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May 23, 2019 9:27 AM in response to Eric Root

It’s my Apple ID which is also my apple email address.

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