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Deleting Old Apple ID & entering a new one without losing my data

Hi,


Many years ago I set up my Apple ID with an email. I wish to change my email but do not want to

risk deleting all my emails, iMessages etc attached to the old email. Need guidance.


Thanks.

iPhone 6s, iOS 11

Posted on Apr 14, 2023 8:57 AM

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Posted on Apr 14, 2023 9:02 AM

Here's how you change the email address you use for your Apple ID:


1. Go to https://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. --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

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. --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


For more details, read the document: "Change your Apple ID" --> Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


Read about what to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


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Apr 14, 2023 9:02 AM in response to GumBunYip

Here's how you change the email address you use for your Apple ID:


1. Go to https://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. --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

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. --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


For more details, read the document: "Change your Apple ID" --> Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


Read about what to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


Deleting Old Apple ID & entering a new one without losing my data

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