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My email was hacked how do I change my Apple ID

How can I change my Apple ID? My email was hacked and they changed my password so I’m unable to log in

Posted on Sep 27, 2022 10:07 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2022 1:32 PM

If they changed your Apple ID password, you can't log in 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.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      *


Personal Safety User Guide


Security and your Apple ID.   *


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *

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Sep 28, 2022 1:32 PM in response to Anacostetango

If they changed your Apple ID password, you can't log in 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.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      *


Personal Safety User Guide


Security and your Apple ID.   *


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *

My email was hacked how do I change my Apple ID

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