How do I merge my Itunes account with my Icloud account

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How do I merge my Itunes account with my Icloud account

Hi Readers!

I bought a Macbook Pro Retina today but I am running into a registration issue with Itunes and Icloud.

When I try to register the Macbook I have to put in my Itunes account (name: mflentge), because of the use of Icloud I have to put in an e-mailadress to register Icloud to my Itunes account.

Unfortunately my main e-mailadress already has an Icloud account attached to it, so I'm not able to register this e-mailadress.

I would very much like to use I-cloud and Itunes from the same Itunes account (mflentge), and it being connected to my main e-mailadress.

My question:

How can I merge my Itunes and Icloud account?

There are no important purchases or data on either of the accounts, so I don't mind deleting one if that means I can use my Apple ID + my main e-mailadress as one account.

Thank you for your help! It is much appreciated.

Best Regards,

Max

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8)

Posted on Nov 21, 2013 2:10 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 21, 2013 3:26 PM in response to mflentge

Yes, the bottom line is you just have to stop using one of them. Usually I'd suggest using the one you use for iTunes because it lets you keep your purchases. It is possible to move data from one iCloud account to another, but it's quite a bit of messing, so if there's not much in there you want you may be better skipping it.

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Nov 21, 2013 11:35 PM in response to Winston Churchill

Thanks for your reply Winston Churchill,

My main problem with dropping my Icloud account is that my Icloud account is registered under my main e-mail adres.

Can I use my current ICloud account to be my Itunes account aswell?

Also i've been thinking to switch to the @me.com e-mailadress, are there any known limitations on the use of this e-mail (I have a Android Phone for instance, will I be able to set up an Apple e-mail account on it?).

Best regards,

Max

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Answer 3

Nov 22, 2013 4:04 AM in response to mflentge

Yes, you could use either address for your iTunes account. You may also just wish to keep both accounts active, there is no harm done by doing this.

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