Cannot change my Apple ID?

My Apple ID was an old email address that is no longer used and has been deleted. I followed all the Apple directions to change the ID but it won't let me?


iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 12.6

Posted on Jun 12, 2023 12:45 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2023 12:51 PM

You did this?


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


If it isn't working for you, you will have to provide the information that indicates a reason why it isn't. We can then address that. Apple often has an error messages for every problem.


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Jun 12, 2023 12:51 PM in response to bilbouff

You did this?


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


If it isn't working for you, you will have to provide the information that indicates a reason why it isn't. We can then address that. Apple often has an error messages for every problem.


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