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my apple ID

Hi, my apple ID is an old email address that I haven't used in years and no longer works. I tried to change it to my other email address, but it won't let me as I use this email address for Notifications (on my apple account). Does it matter that my apple ID is an old inaccessible email address ???

Also I am about to buy a new iPhone, but I do not know my iCloud password, how can I get it or change it ?

Thanks

Posted on Dec 28, 2021 12:11 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2021 12:36 PM

If you have an inaccessible email address, Apple can't contact you, you'll have trouble resetting passwords, and other potential problems. I suggest you get another email address from somewhere like AOL or Yahoo and change your Apple ID email address to a working email address.


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.


If you forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password on the sign in page. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage  -     


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      

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Dec 28, 2021 12:36 PM in response to griff3968

If you have an inaccessible email address, Apple can't contact you, you'll have trouble resetting passwords, and other potential problems. I suggest you get another email address from somewhere like AOL or Yahoo and change your Apple ID email address to a working email address.


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.


If you forgot the Apple ID (iCloud) password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password on the sign in page. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage  -     


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      

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