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Can I change my apple id and not lose my purchases and content?

Can I change my apple id and not lose my purchases and content? I created my apple id 12-13 years ago, it is an email address. I no longer have access to it. Am I able to change my apple id and keep everything affiliated with it?

Posted on Sep 18, 2022 7:04 AM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2022 7:31 AM

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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Sep 18, 2022 7:31 AM in response to angjoe1996

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.

Can I change my apple id and not lose my purchases and content?

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