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Hacked email address that is used for Apple ID

If someone has hacked my gmail email that I use for my Apple ID can I change my Apple ID? And would they be able to access my phone if I did change it.

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Feb 2, 2020 8:59 AM

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Posted on Feb 2, 2020 10:16 AM

You can try changing it using the links below. If you make the change, they would need to know the new address to access your data. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 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.



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Feb 2, 2020 10:16 AM in response to curiousgirl420

You can try changing it using the links below. If you make the change, they would need to know the new address to access your data. Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 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.



Hacked email address that is used for Apple ID

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