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How to change Apple account email address

How do I change my Apple account email address?

iMac 27″, macOS 15.7

Posted on Nov 10, 2026 11:49 AM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2026 12:13 PM

I note you are using a Mac. Read: Change your Apple ID account information on Mac - Manage your Apple Account settings on Mac - Apple Support


In addition the support article Change your Apple Account primary email address - Apple Support outlines various methods for changing the email address (Apple ID) you use for your Apple Account while retaining everything in your account.


On a Mac see the instructions at Set up your Apple Account sign-in and security information on Mac - Apple Support (choose your system version at the top of the page).


You can also do this online:

1. Go to  https://account.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 Apple Account verification or password 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 in



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Nov 10, 2026 12:13 PM in response to Forest Mccready

I note you are using a Mac. Read: Change your Apple ID account information on Mac - Manage your Apple Account settings on Mac - Apple Support


In addition the support article Change your Apple Account primary email address - Apple Support outlines various methods for changing the email address (Apple ID) you use for your Apple Account while retaining everything in your account.


On a Mac see the instructions at Set up your Apple Account sign-in and security information on Mac - Apple Support (choose your system version at the top of the page).


You can also do this online:

1. Go to  https://account.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 Apple Account verification or password 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 in



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