What is my "notification email address"? And how do I change it on my iPhone?

My notification email address is wrong - when I try to change it on my Mac it says go to my iPhone but I can't find it on my iPhone, where is it and how do I change it?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Nov 2, 2023 4:51 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2023 5:40 AM

From: About your Apple ID email addresses - Apple Support

Add or change a rescue [for most people called a notification address] email address


1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.

2. Select Sign-In and Security.

3. Select Rescue Email. You might be asked to answer one or more security questions or enter your Apple ID password before you continue.

4. To add a rescue email address, select Add email. Then enter your rescue email address, then select Save changes. We send a verification to that address.

5. To change a rescue email address, enter the new address. We send a verification to that address.

6. Enter the verification code and click Continue.


If at any stage you don't get an expected verification see: If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support


If you had a rescue email address on file when you upgraded to two-factor authentication or two-step verification, that email becomes your notification email. You can also use these steps to edit your notification email address. If you remove the notification email, you won't be able to add a new one.


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Nov 2, 2023 5:40 AM in response to hblondon

From: About your Apple ID email addresses - Apple Support

Add or change a rescue [for most people called a notification address] email address


1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.

2. Select Sign-In and Security.

3. Select Rescue Email. You might be asked to answer one or more security questions or enter your Apple ID password before you continue.

4. To add a rescue email address, select Add email. Then enter your rescue email address, then select Save changes. We send a verification to that address.

5. To change a rescue email address, enter the new address. We send a verification to that address.

6. Enter the verification code and click Continue.


If at any stage you don't get an expected verification see: If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support


If you had a rescue email address on file when you upgraded to two-factor authentication or two-step verification, that email becomes your notification email. You can also use these steps to edit your notification email address. If you remove the notification email, you won't be able to add a new one.


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