I have had 2 email addys for almost 30 years. The one that is my Apple ID I don’t use any more and would like to replace it with the other. When I try to do that I get a message that said “invalid. Email . That address is not available” why can’t I use it?
iPhone XR
Hi Tuna61,
The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:
"If you can't change your Apple ID
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.
If you see a message that the email address you want to use isn't available or is already in use, check that you or a family member aren't already using that email address with a different Apple ID. If a family member is using that email address, remove it from their account then try to use it.
In some countries or regions, you can use your phone number as your Apple ID. But if your Apple ID is an email address, you can't change it to a phone number."
You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support
Cheers!
Hi Tuna61,
The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:
"If you can't change your Apple ID
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.
If you see a message that the email address you want to use isn't available or is already in use, check that you or a family member aren't already using that email address with a different Apple ID. If a family member is using that email address, remove it from their account then try to use it.
In some countries or regions, you can use your phone number as your Apple ID. But if your Apple ID is an email address, you can't change it to a phone number."
You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: Change your Apple ID - Apple Support
If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support
Cheers!
Changing Apple ID
