Cannot add email address to Apple ID

I have two Apple IDs, one with an email address, another with my phone number. I want to merge them, so I requested to delete the email address Apple ID.

However after the email address Apple ID is deleted, I still cannot add the email address to my another Apple ID, it prompt "This email address is not available for"

Posted on Nov 27, 2025 10:15 PM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2025 10:46 PM

That is expected when you request to delete an Apple ID, Apple explicitly states the limitations before you deleted it. See How to delete your Apple Account - Apple Support section Can I use the primary email address for my deleted Apple Account to create a new Apple Account or with another existing Apple Account?



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Cannot add email address to Apple ID

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