How to change Apple ID

Whether you have or will lose access to the email you’re currently using or need to switch your Apple ID for another reason, read on for how to change Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web.

Changing your Apple ID email address is a straightforward process. And it’s possible to switch from a third-party email like Gmail or Yahoo to Apple domains (@me.com, @icloud.com, etc.) and vice-versa.

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Change Apple ID on the web

Head to appleid.apple.com
Log in and click Apple ID near the top
Enter the new email you want to use
Click Change Apple ID at the bottom
Check your email for a confirmation and next steps to finalize the change

Here’s how the process looks:

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Change on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Open the Settings app (System Preferences/System Settings on Mac)
Select your name
Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email
Choose Edit near the top right corner
Now tap Add Email or Phone Number
Choose Add an Email Address
Enter your new Apple ID email, tap Next in the top right corner
Check your email for a confirmation and next steps

If you need help resetting your Apple ID password, we’ve got a step-by-step guide on that right here:

And a valuable security feature arriving on iPhone with iOS 16 this fall is something Apple called “Safety Check.” Check out how it works and how to set it up in our full guide:

How to change Apple ID