bpayton27
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Q: once you change apple id email does apple "forgot" that email to be able to reuse it

Once you change apple id email, does apple "forgot" that email to be able to reuse it? I currently have two apple id's and I would like to change the 2nd to a 3rd email address and then go back in and change the 1st to the 2nd email (the one that was technically already used). Will that work?

MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2010), OS X Yosemite (10.10.1)

Posted on Dec 18, 2015 9:50 PM

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Q: once you change apple id email does apple "forgot" that email to be able to reuse it

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  • by joe_7399,

    joe_7399 joe_7399 Dec 20, 2015 9:06 AM in response to bpayton27
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    Dec 20, 2015 9:06 AM in response to bpayton27

    Hi, bpayton27!

     

    Thank you for the question regarding reusing an email address that will be removed from another Apple ID.  The short answer is yes and you have described the exact process for this to happen in your post.  Once this email has been removed or changed, make sure that it is also not associated with another Apple ID as an addition or rescue email address.  I have attached the relevant articles that will walk you through the process if you are unfamiliar.  

     

    Change your Apple ID

     

    About your Apple ID email addresses

     

    Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities and let us know if you need additional assistance. 

     

    Cheers