This is a step-by-step guide on how to change the email address associated with your Apple ID. The steps include signing in to your Apple ID account page, choosing a new email address, verifying the new email address, signing out of all devices using the old email address, updating payment information if necessary, and updating contact information if desired. It is important to remember to update any other services or apps that may still be using the old email address as well.
How to Change the Email Address Associated with Your Apple ID
If you need to change the email address associated with your Apple ID, follow these steps:
Step 1: Sign in to your Apple ID account page
1. Go to <https://appleid.apple.com/> in a web browser on your Mac or PC.
2. Enter the Apple ID and password that you use to sign in to your Apple ID account.
3. Click "Sign In."
Step 2: Choose a new email address
1. Select "Edit" next to the "Account" section.
2. Under the "Apple ID" section, click "Change Email Address."
3. Enter the new email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.
4. Click "Continue."
Step 3: Verify your new email address
1. Check your new email address for a verification code from Apple.
2. Enter the verification code in the field provided on the Apple ID website.
3. Click "Continue."
Step 4: Sign out of all devices using your old email address
1. Sign out of iCloud, the App Store, and iTunes on all of your devices that are using your old email address.
2. Sign in again using your new email address and password.
Step 5: Update your payment information (if necessary)
If you have any payment methods on file with your old email address, update them to use your new email address. You can do this by going to the "Payment & Shipping" section of your Apple ID account page and selecting "Edit" next to each payment method.
Step 6: Update your contact information (optional)
If you want to update your contact information at the same time as changing your email address, you can do so by going to the "Contact Information" section of your Apple ID account page and selecting "Edit."
That's it! You have successfully changed the email address associated with your Apple ID. Remember to update any other services or apps that may still be using your old email address as well.