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how can I change my Apple ID to something else and deactivate old one

Need help resetting my Apple ID to something else and deactivating the old one as the email attached to the old Apple ID is deactivated and I cannot access it anymore.

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Oct 19, 2023 6:06 PM

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Posted on Oct 19, 2023 6:29 PM

You can use the following instructions to change the email that you use as your Apple ID, even if your old email is no longer active. Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


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