Easiest way to change icloud email address

I am trying to change my iCloud email address to a new address, and deactivate the original address. In other words, I'd like to delete an iCloud email address and create a new one without having to delete my entire iCloud Drive. Are there ways to do this? Can I backup all data currently stored in my iCloud Drive to an external hard drive, then delete my iCloud permanently, then create a new iCloud email, then re-upload all my stored data back onto my new iCloud Drive under my new iCloud account?

Posted on Mar 5, 2023 6:06 PM

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Mar 5, 2023 6:12 PM in response to skiRj

skiRj Said:

"Easiest way to change icloud email address: I am trying to change my iCloud email address to a new address, and deactivate the original address. In other words, I'd like to delete an iCloud email address and create a new one without having to delete my entire iCloud Drive.[...]"

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Changing the the iCloud eMail Address:

You Can't. What you are looking to perform is not an option. Once a primary iCloud email address is created, it cannot be changed. You can, on the other hand, you can have unto 5 aliases to use alternatively.  Learn More Here: Add and Manage eMail Aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support

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