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Change Apple ID email

At the moment I use a outlook Mail address for my Apple ID.

I have now set up a Icloud Mail address but I have been

trying to change my Apple ID to the icloud Mail address..

I got this pop up. Invalid email . This email is

being used for a alternative email address.

how do get over this issue



iPad, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 2, 2021 6:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2021 6:19 AM

I would avoid using an iCloud email address as your Apple ID because should there be problems logging into your account you run the risk of not being able to read the recovery emails from Apple required to fix the problem. If you still wish to, read the document: Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses - https://support.apple.com/HT201356 - rescue email


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Nov 2, 2021 6:19 AM in response to Limnos

I would avoid using an iCloud email address as your Apple ID because should there be problems logging into your account you run the risk of not being able to read the recovery emails from Apple required to fix the problem. If you still wish to, read the document: Manage your Apple ID primary, rescue, alternate, and notification email addresses - https://support.apple.com/HT201356 - rescue email


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