Apple ID change

If I change my Apple ID on one of my devices, does that automatically change it on all my devices?

Will a change in Apple ID cause me to lose any of the data on my MacBook Pro?


MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 26, 2019 6:45 PM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2019 8:37 PM

If you do a name change on your Apple ID, you shouldn't lose any data. Changing the ID on one device doesn't automatically change it on all devices. The ID will need to be changed on all devices, but you have to do that.


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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Nov 26, 2019 8:37 PM in response to hal194

If you do a name change on your Apple ID, you shouldn't lose any data. Changing the ID on one device doesn't automatically change it on all devices. The ID will need to be changed on all devices, but you have to do that.


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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