Can I change my Apple ID

You should not be setting up the new account only because you have a new email address. You should instead change the address on the old account and not set up a second account. You cannot transfer purchases from one account to another. You can share them with Family Sharing. If you have already set up the second account and not really used this new account for anything, abandon it. You will not, however, be able to use that new address with the old account since you have already used it for the new account. Apple will only let you use an email address once. You will need a new address to for the original account. That is the best solution, otherwise you will have to keep your two accounts active and use Family Sharing.

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

If you have an iPhone or iPad:

1. Go to Settings, then tap your name.

2. Tap Sign In & Security.

3. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit.

4. Tap the Remove button next to the email address, then tap Delete.

5. Tap Choose Another Email Address and enter your device passcode if asked.

6. Enter the new email address, then tap Continue.

7. Enter the verification code that was sent to your new email address. Read this support article to learn what to do if you didn’t get the email —> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

8. If you encounter issues with certain services after doing this, this outdated support article may still have useful suggestions --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support

Refer to the support article Change your Apple ID - Apple Support :

- If you don’t have an iPhone or iPad the support article says to, “go to https://appleid.apple.com and sign in. Then follow the onscreen instructions to change the email address associated with your Apple ID.”

- For general information, and other issues such as changes or addresses not being accepted.

- Note a recent change to the article where you can now change the email address without having to have access to your old email account.

How to change your Apple ID email address online:

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, as indicated in this support article —> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support

To learn how to set up Family Sharing, read this support article --> Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support

- Only lists doing this on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Mac.

Hello ikeepbooks4u

Yes, it is possible to change the email address associated with your Apple ID, but it's important to note that you cannot merge two Apple IDs into one. However, you can update the email address for your current Apple ID to ensure you retain access to your apps, purchases, and other content.

• Open the Settings app.
• Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
• Tap "Name, Phone Numbers, Email."
• Under the "Reachable At" section, tap "Edit."
• Update your email address and tap "Next."

You can change your Apple ID to a new email as described in Change your Apple ID - Apple Support and your apps will transfer with it but you cannot change it to an email that is already in use as an Apple ID.

Thanks for your help