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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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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
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Posted on May 23, 2019 9:39 AM

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.


Apple ID Name Change


 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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User profile for user: Eric Root
Eric Root
User level: Level 10
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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.


Apple ID Name Change


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

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