Change Email in Apple ID

Here's how you change the email address (Apple ID) you use for your Apple Account while retaining everything in your account:

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 old ID 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

HOWEVER, Apple says: "When you make certain updates to your Apple ID, we’ll send you an email to help you complete the update. For example, you might have reset your password, reset your security questions, or added a new email address to your account." If Apple tries sending you a verification email and you do not receive it, read this support article --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

If you find you can’t receive verification emails because they are being sent to the old address, you can request account recovery (go to this document: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. One tip to using account recovery is to look for options in small blue letters in the main login screen and keep on using those if you find you cannot add the required information for the main request.

If you still need help this page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

Hi there,

Please follow these instructions to change your Apple ID mailadress

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. Then follow the onscreen instructions to change the email address associated with your Apple ID.

You might need to enter a verification code sent to your new Apple ID email address. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email.