Can I switch an already existing account over to sign in with Apple ID?

Is it possible to switch to sign in with Apple ID on an account that I now sign in with email and password? Or can I only use sign in with Apple ID on new accounts?

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 25, 2019 8:20 PM

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Oct 25, 2019 8:41 PM in response to trulyshy

There may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud. Then make sure full resolution photos are on the device/computer. When signing out of iCloud, if asked whether you want to retain data, choose yes. Messages conversations will be lost if they are addressed to the ID. See the article below for other places that the old ID should be removed. See Winston Churchill's response in the below discussion. Also set up Family Sharing to keep access to your apps/purchases. 


Apple ID – Create


Apple ID - create a new


How to transfer all files from one iCloud account to another


 Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change


Family Sharing


Family Sharing - Set up

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