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Apple ID email address

Hi


I want to change the email address for my Apple ID account but when I type my new email address in it says 'this email address is not available. Please choose another email address'


I do not understand why it isn't available as there is no apple account associated with this email address. Is there anyone who can suggest anything?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 30, 2021 3:55 AM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2021 7:00 AM

Apple doesn't have a position statement on re-using email addresses but from reports on this forum it is generally understood if you have recently used an email address with Apple for another purpose such as a rescue email address it cannot be re-used immediately for another purpose.


Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses - https://support.apple.com/HT201356 - rescue email

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Jun 30, 2021 7:00 AM in response to clinical128

Apple doesn't have a position statement on re-using email addresses but from reports on this forum it is generally understood if you have recently used an email address with Apple for another purpose such as a rescue email address it cannot be re-used immediately for another purpose.


Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses - https://support.apple.com/HT201356 - rescue email

Apple ID email address

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