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Q: Can I migrate an existing AppleID to a new email address?

Can I migrate an existing AppleID to a new email address?

Posted on Dec 14, 2015 8:27 AM

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Q: Can I migrate an existing AppleID to a new email address?

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  • by zinacef,

    zinacef zinacef Dec 14, 2015 9:57 AM in response to harveybia
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    Dec 14, 2015 9:57 AM in response to harveybia

    harveybia wrote:

     

    Can I migrate an existing AppleID to a new email address?

    Short answer - no; reason -- Frequently asked questions about Apple ID - Apple Support

  • by Phil0124,Helpful

    Phil0124 Phil0124 Dec 14, 2015 10:32 AM in response to harveybia
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    Dec 14, 2015 10:32 AM in response to harveybia

    That is wrong. Of course you can change the associated E-Mail address for an Apple ID. Even the linked article above mentions as much and links to the following article:

    Change your Apple ID - Apple Support

     

    The only limitation  to that, is if the email address associated with the Apple ID is an Apple based email such as a @mac.com, @me.com, or @icloud.com

     

    Those Apple IDs cannot be changed. but should not need to, as Apple based E-Mail addresses do not expire.  

  • by PupillaDeiMelo,Helpful

    PupillaDeiMelo PupillaDeiMelo Dec 14, 2015 10:32 AM in response to harveybia
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    Dec 14, 2015 10:32 AM in response to harveybia

    Harvey,

     

    Phil is correct. I recommend however that you call in for apple care support help, as they work with account side issues all the time. The account security team will verify you and advise according to the method you are going to use to swap the email.

     

    You would want to sign out of all devices with iCloud/iTunes/iMessage/FaceTime/Apple Music, before making the modification as you will have an old email pop up constantly. Also Make sure not to restore from a previous backup after the change. You may deal with an Activation lock issue.

     

     -- Cheddar -- 