I need to change my Apple ID to my current email address but whe I try to change it it says that email is unavailable.

I need to change my Apple ID to my current email address but when I try to change it it says that email is unavailable.

iPad Pro 11-inch Wi-Fi

Posted on Apr 9, 2021 3:14 PM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2021 4:59 PM

Apple hasn’t published any guidance for using an address again. Normally, if your e-mail address was associated with an ID in any way, for example as a Notification email address or a Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again.  You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID or you can try waiting 30 days to see if that works.

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Apr 9, 2021 4:59 PM in response to Baxter5000

Apple hasn’t published any guidance for using an address again. Normally, if your e-mail address was associated with an ID in any way, for example as a Notification email address or a Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again.  You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID or you can try waiting 30 days to see if that works.

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I need to change my Apple ID to my current email address but whe I try to change it it says that email is unavailable.

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