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Apple ID says my gmail account is already in use, but I didn't set it up

Setting up Apple ID with gmail account, I get message that email is already in use. I have used that gmail account for over a year...should I close it, get a new gmail account and start over with Apple ID?

iPod touch

Posted on Jun 17, 2013 2:54 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2013 12:17 PM

Hey rainydaiz,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities! If, when setting up your Apple ID, our system tells you that the email is already in use, then you can follow these directions to find your Apple ID attached to that email address:


Apple ID: How to find your Apple ID

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5625


Have a great day,

David

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Jun 19, 2013 12:17 PM in response to rainydaiz

Hey rainydaiz,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities! If, when setting up your Apple ID, our system tells you that the email is already in use, then you can follow these directions to find your Apple ID attached to that email address:


Apple ID: How to find your Apple ID

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5625


Have a great day,

David

Apple ID says my gmail account is already in use, but I didn't set it up

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