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Apple ID email change

I’m trying to change my Apple ID to a iCloud.com email that I created to use but it keep saying I can only add a @icloud.com address that is on file I want to change it from the gmail.com address I have now


Posted on Jan 7, 2023 10:23 AM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2023 10:52 AM

Here's how you change the email address you use for your Apple ID:


1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com and sign in.

2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.

3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.

4. Choose Change Apple ID.

5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email. --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

6. If you use services like iCloud or Messages to share with friends and colleagues, sign in to those services with your updated Apple ID. --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


For more details, and how to do this if you have a mobile number ID, see the document Change your Apple ID - Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


There's special instructions if you want to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com address.


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Jan 7, 2023 10:52 AM in response to Lighgamer

Here's how you change the email address you use for your Apple ID:


1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com and sign in.

2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.

3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.

4. Choose Change Apple ID.

5. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code. Learn what to do if you didn't get the email. --> If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

6. If you use services like iCloud or Messages to share with friends and colleagues, sign in to those services with your updated Apple ID. --> What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


For more details, and how to do this if you have a mobile number ID, see the document Change your Apple ID - Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


There's special instructions if you want to change your Apple ID to an @icloud.com address.


Apple ID email change

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