I have itunes under an old email address or user id.. I recently changed the user id or email to a new one.. Now i can not access my account in itunes to perform iphone backup on my computer,,

I have an account in itunes under one user id or email address. I recently changed my apple user id or email address to a new one.

now i do not have access to my original account when trying to backup my iphone to itunes. Under account it still has my old email address.

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on May 12, 2023 12:22 PM

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Posted on May 12, 2023 12:28 PM

Did you create a second account instead of simply changing the email address for the old one?


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, read the document: "Change your Apple ID" --> Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


Also read about what to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


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May 12, 2023 12:28 PM in response to Golfbanker

Did you create a second account instead of simply changing the email address for the old one?


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, read the document: "Change your Apple ID" --> Change your Apple ID - Apple Support


Also read about what to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


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I have itunes under an old email address or user id.. I recently changed the user id or email to a new one.. Now i can not access my account in itunes to perform iphone backup on my computer,,

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