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How can I change my Apple ID?

hello! This is not my Apple ID, how can I change it?


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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 12:49 AM

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Posted on Aug 2, 2022 10:33 AM

If it isn't your ID, you can't change it.


If it is your Apple ID and you want to change the email address, you can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.


 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.

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Aug 2, 2022 10:33 AM in response to Kristina0604-

If it isn't your ID, you can't change it.


If it is your Apple ID and you want to change the email address, you can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.


 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.

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