Changing my iCloud email associated with my Apple ID

I am going to cancel my present isp and so I will be looking to get another email address the present one is what I use for my apple ID. If I change my apple ID to name@icloud.com would this be my new address that I would go be out to people to send me emails and get my mail on my phone or is this for ID AppleID account only. So once I change the apple account from my previous email to the iCloud I can use that address for emails in and out?


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iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 23, 2023 9:05 AM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2023 2:59 PM

Greetings Liensetag,


We understand that you'd like to change your Apple ID email address. To complete this task, you will need to change it to an existing email address. If you try to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com email address that was created within the last 30 days, you will be asked to try again later. You will not lose any access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.

This email address can be used i order to send an receive emails. You can follow these steps to make this change:


  1. "Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
  2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.


3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.


4. Choose Change Apple ID.

5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email.

6. If you use services like iCloud or Messages to share with friends and colleagues, sign in to those services with your updated Apple ID."


We also suggest reviewing the following resource for details on how to update this information for your device and other devices: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password


Thanks for connecting with Apple Support Communities.

Take care.





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Mar 24, 2023 2:59 PM in response to Liensetag

Greetings Liensetag,


We understand that you'd like to change your Apple ID email address. To complete this task, you will need to change it to an existing email address. If you try to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com email address that was created within the last 30 days, you will be asked to try again later. You will not lose any access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.

This email address can be used i order to send an receive emails. You can follow these steps to make this change:


  1. "Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
  2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.


3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.


4. Choose Change Apple ID.

5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email.

6. If you use services like iCloud or Messages to share with friends and colleagues, sign in to those services with your updated Apple ID."


We also suggest reviewing the following resource for details on how to update this information for your device and other devices: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password


Thanks for connecting with Apple Support Communities.

Take care.





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