Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID. Choose Change Apple ID.
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Can you change your Apple ID without losing everything?
When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data. If you create a new Apple ID, that will cause you to have to start over and lose everything that you purchased with that ID.
What happens if you change Apple ID on iPhone?
What happens to the content when you switch Apple IDs. Depending on whether you keep content on your iPhone or iPad or erase it, some of your data will stay on your iPhone, even after you switch. For example, contacts, photos, and calendar events on your iPhone (and not only in iCloud) will remain.
How do I create a new Apple ID and transfer everything?
Part 1. Transfer Data from One Apple ID to Another in 1-click
- Sign in Two iCloud Accounts and Head to iCloud Sync.
- Confirm the Source Account and the Target Account.
- Click Next to Start Syncing.
- Choose an iCloud Data Type.
- Transfer Contacts to Another iCloud Account.
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How do I create a new Apple ID and keep everything?
Yes you do want this. After turning off sync individually Delete the iCloud account for the old Apple ID. Then when you then sign into iCloud with your new Apple ID select the Merge option and it will upload all your contacts and data to the iCloud account for your new Apple ID.
Can you have 2 Apple IDs on iPhone?
You can have two Apple Id’s assigned to two different services (i.e. one for iCloud and one for iTunes and App Store) you can also have previous purchases authorized to old Apple ID’s which may receive random popups to sign into an old Apple ID or a friend’s Apple ID.
Can you have 2 Apple IDs on same device?
You can’t have 2 IDs on one device like you can have 2 user accounts on a computer. Devices are by design single user only. You can have 2 IDs using one for iCloud and one for the App Store/iTunes for example. In app purchases can’t be shared.
Can you change the email of your Apple ID?
To get started, head to appleid.apple.com and sign in. Next, click “Edit” in the “Account” section of the page. Under your Apple ID, click “Change Apple ID.” Type the email address you want to use as your new Apple ID, and then click “Continue.”
How do I transfer photos from one Apple ID to another?
Once signed in with the new Apple ID, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Turn on the specific iCloud features you would like to sync with the new Apple ID, including iCloud Photos. This will sync the photos that you previously downloaded to your iOS device to iCloud Photo Library using the new Apple ID.
Can I use Gmail for Apple ID?
You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com.
How do I link two Apple accounts?
On your Mac
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Family Sharing.
- Confirm the Apple ID that you want to use for Family Sharing, and make sure that Share My Purchases is selected.
- Follow the onscreen instructions.
How do I change my Apple ID on my iPhone without password?
If you can’t change or reset your password
- Go to iforgot.apple.com.
- Enter your Apple ID.
- Select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
- Choose to answer your security questions, get an email, or enter your Recovery Key.* Learn what to do if you don’t receive your verification or reset email.
How can I see who is using my Apple ID?
From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can see all of the devices that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.
Why can’t I change my Apple ID email?
As such, unfortunately currently it is not possible to change an Apple ID’s name/primary email from a third party email address to an iCloud email address (i.e. to the same iCloud email address that is already associated with/an alias for that Apple ID).
Can I change my Apple ID without losing my photos?
The photos in your camera roll will not be removed, when you sign out of your AppleID. But you have to make sure, that you really have not been storing photos in iCloud. After a system update, iCloud Photos may have become enabled, without you noticing it. Please check the Settings.
Will I lose my photos if I create a new Apple ID?
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When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud.
How do I get my pictures from my old Apple ID?
Tap your name at the top of the Settings screen to open your Apple ID profile.
- Tap your Apple ID name to open it.
- Open your iCloud menu.
- The iCloud Photos button will be green when it’s enabled.
- Select “Restore from iCloud Backup” to regain all your data.
Does my Apple ID have to be an email address?
In most cases, your Apple ID is also the primary email address of your Apple ID account. Add extra email addresses to your account to help people find you on Apple services like FaceTime, iMessage, and Find My. Most people have a notification email address instead of a rescue email address.
Which email is best for Apple ID?
We recommend iCloud, Google (Gmail or Google Apps) or Microsoft (Hotmail or Office 365) for Apple users. They are directly supported on all Apple equipment and most other platforms. And they support the modern email standards, which sync your inbox, sent and other folders on all your computers and devices.
Is Apple ID and Google account the same?
Your Apple ID account is separate from your Gmail account, even if you are using your Gmail email address as your Apple ID email.
How do I add another Apple ID to my Apple account?
If you sign up for Apple One, you can apply the iCloud+ storage and features to the Apple ID of your choice.
Choose an Apple ID when you set up Apple One
- In the message, select Change in Settings.
- Select the email address that you’d like to use, then tap Use This Account.
- Tap Confirm.