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Can't Apple ID be changed from gmail to icloud e-mail address domains?

I created my Apple ID using my gmail address, however I would like to change it to my iCloud.com domain e-mail address.


I created the icloud e-mail address and tested it. It works, however it can not be used as my Apple ID.


Is there a limitation on this?


Tried Change your Apple ID - Apple Support both from my iPhone and from my Windows Laptop. Nothing seems to work.


If anyone can shed some light on this, I would really appreciate it.


Thanks,

Denis

Posted on May 29, 2022 3:16 AM

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May 29, 2022 6:28 AM in response to denisache

An Apple ID say example1@gmail.com is signed in Mac system preferences before following upcoming steps overwrite the iCloud Keychain verification code , if that is not in records ( as it will be further required ) iCloud security code - Apple Community

, to create an apple id say eample2@icloud.com see a thread sign out from secondary authentication ac… - Apple Community

in the screen shot posted in the thread click on create Apple ID , use mail address as example2@icloud.com with different password not same as your primary Apple ID account , in upcoming steps you will need security answers for respective questions , date of birth , rescue mail address and its password ( that must be in your records ) , once Apple ID using iCloud domain is established in Mac system preferences .

If iPhone / window computer were synced ( signed in with same Apple ID say example1@gmail.com and password on the same network ) with Mac , the new Apple ID say example2@icloud.com has to updated see the article What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support




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