Changing my icloud address

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I have an icloud.com email account but this was my married name. I have returned to my maiden name. Also, my ex has access to the 'family' account with sharing, I don't want to be a part of this anymore

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 15, 2024 4:58 AM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2024 7:27 AM

You cannot change the part before the @ for an icloud.com email address it is the unique identifier for the email address and is forever attached to it.


You can create a completely new iCloud account if you want and use that to sign in to your devices, but all content and data from the previous account will remain tied to it.

click here ➜ How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support


You can however leave Family Sharing by following the steps in the support document linked below.

click here ➜ Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support



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Apr 15, 2024 7:27 AM in response to KieraMcC22

You cannot change the part before the @ for an icloud.com email address it is the unique identifier for the email address and is forever attached to it.


You can create a completely new iCloud account if you want and use that to sign in to your devices, but all content and data from the previous account will remain tied to it.

click here ➜ How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support


You can however leave Family Sharing by following the steps in the support document linked below.

click here ➜ Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support



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