How to Change Apple ID on iPhone (16), iPad, or Mac (Sequoia)

Can I Change My Apple ID without Losing Everything?

Yes. If you stop using the email address or phone number associated with your Apple ID, you can change it to a new one.

How to Safely Change Apple ID on iPhone (15) or iPad

To change the Apple ID email address and phone number on your iPhone or iPad, you can follow the steps below.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap your Apple ID with your profile name and picture at the top to open your Apple ID account settings.

3. Tap Sign-In & Security.

   

4. Tap the Edit icon next to “EMAILS & PHONE NUMBERS”.

5. Add a new email address or phone number, then delete the old one.

How to Safely Change Apple ID on Mac (Sequoia/Sonoma)

1. Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
2. Click your name > Sign In & Security.

   

3. Click the "+" button under your Apple ID, then enter your Apple ID password to continue.

   

4. Click the "+" button again, then add your new email address or phone number.

   

5. Verify your new email or phone number.
6. Click the "-" button to remove your old Apple ID email or phone number.

How to Safely Change Apple ID on the Web

You can also use a web browser to change your Apple ID email and phone number online. Check the steps below.

1. Open a web browser on your Mac computer.
2. Go to appleid.apple.com and click the Sign In button.
3. Enter your Apple ID email and password to sign in to your Apple ID account.
4. Click the Sign-In and Security option on the left.
5. Select Email & Phone Numbers in the right window.

   

6. Click the "+" button to add a new email or phone number.
7. Verify your new email address or phone number
8. Remove the old email or phone number as needed.

How to Switch to Another Apple ID on Mac or iPhone

If you want to use a different Apple ID on your device but not change the Apple ID email, you can sign out and sign in with another Apple ID. Check the detailed instructions below.

On Mac:

1. Click the Apple logo and select System Settings.
2. Click Apple ID in the sidebar.
3. Click Sign Out to sign out of Apple ID.
4. Sign in with a new Apple ID.

On iPhone or iPad:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Apple ID at the top.
3. Scroll down to select Sign Out.
4. Sign in to your iPhone or iPad with a different Apple ID.

Things to Know about Changing Apple ID

1. You won’t lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information if you change the email address of your Apple ID.
2. Make sure to have access to the new email address associated with your Apple ID since it will require verification.
3. Changing your Apple ID email will sign out of all devices linked to your Apple ID. You need to sign in again with the new credentials.
4. If you have some subscriptions associated with your Apple ID, be sure to update your message after changing your Apple ID email.
5. If you have turned on Find My on your device, disable it before changing your Apple ID email.
6. If you use your Apple ID email address for contact, you may inform your contacts that your email has been changed.
7. If your Apple ID uses a third-party email address, you can easily change your email. However, if your Apple ID email address ends with @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com, you can’t change the Apple ID email.
8. If you intend to switch to another Apple ID account, you should back up important data like photos, documents, contacts, etc., especially if you use some iCloud services.
9. Your Apple ID is used to access all Apple products and services. If you use Apple ID for services like Apple Music, Apple TV, etc. it may affect your access to these services. Check the terms of those services before you change your Apple ID. Still, your App Store and iTunes purchases may also be affected. You may need to re-download some apps.
10. If you use iCloud to store data, make sure to download any important information before you change your Apple ID to avoid data loss.

5 Tips to Fix “Can’t Change Apple ID on iPhone or Mac”

Tip 1. Sign out of the Apple ID, restart your device, and try again.

Tip 2. If you try to change your Apple ID email to an @icloud.com email address which is newly created, you should do it after 30 days.

Tip 3. If it says the email address is already in use, you may change another email address.

Tip 4. If you use an email address as your Apple ID, you can’t change it to a phone number.

Tip 5. Ask Apple Support for help.

Conclusion

This post mainly introduces how to change your Apple ID email to another email address on your iPhone/iPad or Mac. If you want to switch to a new Apple ID, the guide is also included.