There are people who wonder what Apple ID is and if their data is permanent. The email you link to it and its password may change, in the same way you can with the rest of the personal data you provide. The only thing you have to take is some care depending on the situation, but Apple has made it easy for us to be able to maintain the correct configuration of our account and be able to change your Apple ID and its associated email whenever you want .
How to Change Apple ID Email
First things first, we have to know what our Apple ID is . You should know at least the email and password for that account . In moments of unforeseen events, this is information that you will be grateful for having memorized, because the Apple ID must be configured in all of our Apple products.
The best thing to change our Apple ID data is to do it through our iPhone , since we will surely have to use it to be able to pass two-factor authentication even if we use a Mac or a browser. If we don’t have an iPhone, then we can do it through the Apple ID website.
On the iPhone we can make the relevant changes from the Settings application. As soon as we enter it we will see our name in the header, and if we click on it we will access the options for our Apple ID. The first of them, ‘ Name, telephone numbers, email ‘ allows us to change all that personal data. But you must take into account the following restrictions:
- The new email you want to add cannot be the @icloud.com address of another Apple account you have.
- The new email you want to add cannot be one that uses another Apple ID , regardless of the provider and even if it is a simple recovery email.
- Your Apple ID should never contain someone else’s email or one that you no longer have access to for whatever reason.
- The new phone you want to add must be yours, and Apple will perform a check via SMS message to confirm it. You can have multiple phone numbers associated with one Apple ID.
In ‘ Password and security ‘ we will find the ‘Change password’ option to do just that. We shouldn’t have any additional problems if the iPhone is configured correctly, and that includes addressing any pending security requests in those sections.
Apple won’t let you use passwords that are too simple, such as one that includes your name or year of birth. It also won’t accept passwords you’ve used in the past , for security reasons. It must be something with a minimum of complication. Remember that two-factor authentication is required for most features of Apple apps and services.
As I said before, we can make the same changes on the Apple ID website. It’s less straightforward than with the iPhone, as you’ll be asked for two-factor authentication to access all options, but it can be an option if you don’t have an iPhone or don’t have it on hand. You will need another Apple device (a Mac or iPad) to complete the sign-in.
By the way, you can also completely delete your Apple ID (you may leave the ecosystem or get a new one). The process takes a few weeks to fully complete , but Apple guarantees that all your data is completely deleted. For everything to sync well, the most important thing is that you have the same Apple ID configured everywhere.
Conclusion
In summary, changing your Apple ID email is a simple process that involves signing in to your Apple ID account, accessing your account settings, and following the prompts to change your email address. Remember to verify the new email address and update your devices and services accordingly. By taking the necessary precautions and staying vigilant, you can ensure a smooth transition and maintain the security of your Apple ID account.
