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Change email

I need to change email on my Apple ID, does that mean I need to create new ID?

Posted on Dec 23, 2019 6:47 AM

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Eric Root
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Posted on Dec 23, 2019 6:56 AM

You do not need to create a new ID. If you do create a new ID, you will lose access to some of your data and all prior purchases.


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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Eric Root
User level: Level 10
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Dec 23, 2019 6:56 AM in response to sonja267

You do not need to create a new ID. If you do create a new ID, you will lose access to some of your data and all prior purchases.


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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