change apple id to previously used mailbox

I had two different apple ids before.

now I decided to combine them using the payment information from the first and the mailbox from the second.

But when I try I get an error.

Apple ID Error:

This email address is not available. Choose a different address.

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 29, 2022 1:45 PM

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Eric Root

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Sep 29, 2022 2:40 PM in response to OtstupNik

You can't combine Apple IDs.

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