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Should I change my Apple ID if I have a new email address? Old email is still being forwarded for a few more months

Do I need to change Apple ID if my email address has changed? Old email address is being forwarded for a few more months

iPhone 12 mini

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 10:21 AM

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Posted on Mar 28, 2022 10:28 AM

I recommend you change the email address so you can receive updates and changes from Apple.


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


Make sure you turn of Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.


 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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Mar 28, 2022 10:28 AM in response to FredVanv

I recommend you change the email address so you can receive updates and changes from Apple.


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.  * 


Make sure you turn of Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.


 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.

Should I change my Apple ID if I have a new email address? Old email is still being forwarded for a few more months

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