Hello, I need some help with creating a new apple id account using a gmail address. Based on online information about it, it should feasible. However, the moment I insert my gmail address as a username, I get the error message that this address is not available.
Could anyone help please?
iPad Wi-Fi, iOS 11.4.1
If your e-mail address was associated with the ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID.
If you create a new ID, you lose access to all your prior purchases. Consider doing a name change instead.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
If your e-mail address was associated with the ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. I have also seen posts that stated Apple told them there was a 30 day waiting period before the address could be used again. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID.
If you create a new ID, you lose access to all your prior purchases. Consider doing a name change instead.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
You might have already registered. Check if you can reset the password with the email you are trying to use. If you can reset password, you already registered.
it turned out that was exactly the problem... so embarrassing :-/
thanks for your reply!
or it is associated with one apple id already.
You are welcome!!
Create apple id with gmail
