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GPK8 Author

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I am trying to set up a new Apple ID for my daughter, but it won't let me use her gmail address.

Any idea why?

Posted on Dec 27, 2020 4:06 PM

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Limnos

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Posted on Dec 27, 2020 9:19 PM

Has the address been used in the past with Apple, say as a rescue address? Apple won't let you re-use an email address, or at least not without a waiting period.

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Limnos

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Dec 27, 2020 9:19 PM in response to GPK8

Has the address been used in the past with Apple, say as a rescue address? Apple won't let you re-use an email address, or at least not without a waiting period.

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