I'm no longer confident that my current apple ID is private/secure because it's had a big increase in junk email recently. How do I get a new or a second apple email address?
MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7), MS Office 2011, migration assistant
Why not just screen the junk mail? All that has probably happened is someones contacts were hacked and they found your email address. Keep in mind that all previous purchases are tied to your current Apple ID and will not transfer to your new ID.
I would rather not use a compromised account name since nasty spoofers are getting more clever. I don't want to have to question every email as to its authenticity, I'd rather not use an address that has been "posted on the bathroom wall.
If I have multiple accounts I can use one to receive subscribed email, and another for communication with friends, etc. I could do this with google or yahoo, but I would prefer to avoid the advertisements and use an apple account for personal correspondence.
Receiving spam is not an indication that your account has been compromised. It's a side effect of having an email account. Sooner or later, the spammers will get your address. You don't need to create a new Apple ID to get another email address.
As has been said, all you need to do is change the e-mail address being used for your Apple ID.
This is completely changeable and has no relation to what your e-mail address is receiving.
Note that all purchases will remain tied to the Apple ID that made / downloaded them, and that cannot be changed.
It's best if you can change the e-mail address assuming its not an Apple based one such @icloud.com, or @me.com, or @mac.com address.
how do I get a new apple id?
