HT204316: Set up an Apple ID to use in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store, and with Apple Music and Apple News

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kcwino
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Q: How do I change my Apple ID?

I got a new email address and want to change my Apple ID. When I try, it tells me this is my--something about recovery--email and won't let them be the same, but won't offer any way for me to change my recovery email address so I can change my Apple ID to my new email address. Ideas anyone?

Thanks.

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Posted on Nov 20, 2013 11:14 AM

by King_Penguin,Solvedanswer
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A:

If it's your rescue email address then to change/remove it, from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5312 :

  1. Navigate to appleid.apple.com using your web browser.
  2. Click "Manage your account"
  3. When prompted, sign in using your Apple ID and password.
  4. Click Password & Security
  5. You'll be asked to answer 2 of your 3 security questions before you can make any modifications. If you are unable to remember your answers, you can choose to send an email to your rescue email to reset your security questions.
  6. After you've validated your identity by correctly answering your security questions, click Edit to the right of your rescue email address.
  7. Once you've finished editing your rescue email address, click the Save button directly below the email field.

Posted on Nov 20, 2013 11:25 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,Solvedanswer

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Nov 20, 2013 11:25 AM in response to kcwino
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    Nov 20, 2013 11:25 AM in response to kcwino

    If it's your rescue email address then to change/remove it, from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5312 :

    1. Navigate to appleid.apple.com using your web browser.
    2. Click "Manage your account"
    3. When prompted, sign in using your Apple ID and password.
    4. Click Password & Security
    5. You'll be asked to answer 2 of your 3 security questions before you can make any modifications. If you are unable to remember your answers, you can choose to send an email to your rescue email to reset your security questions.
    6. After you've validated your identity by correctly answering your security questions, click Edit to the right of your rescue email address.
    7. Once you've finished editing your rescue email address, click the Save button directly below the email field.