You should change your Apple ID if you stop using the email account.

You could miss important information from Apple if you don't. It is important to keep your account safe.

It's possible to change your Apple ID on your computer. If you want to change Apple ID on your phone, this is the place to go.

What is an Apple ID?

An Apple ID is an account that allows you to use various Apple services.

Since it has your personal information and settings, you can use it toauthenticate yourself on Apple devices.

You will need to enter your Apple ID when you first set up your phone. You can get an Apple ID if you don't have one.

Your email address is linked to your apple id. The email address could be an Apple one. A third-party email address can be used for your Apple ID.

Important steps before changing your Apple ID

If you want to change your Apple ID on your phone, you have to log out of all the places you've been. Your iPad, iPod, Apple TV, and Apple HomePod are included. Don't forget to sign in on your phone.

If you change your Apple ID, you need to log in on all your devices again.

You need to change your Apple ID online at appleid.apple.com if it's an Apple email address. You can't change your email address to something else.

How to change your Apple ID on iPhone

You have to change your Apple ID through the settings on your phone.

This is the first thing. You can open the settings on your phone.

There are two If you tap your name near the top of your screen, you will be able to access the Apple ID page.

The Settings app on iPhone, and it’s showing the owner’s name at the top.
Tap your name in Settings.
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If you tap Sign Out at the bottom of your Apple ID page, you will be able to sign out of the cloud.

There are three. Select the name and phone number. If you need to gain access, you'll need to enter your password.

The Apple ID page on iPhone, with the
Go to your contact info.
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There are four. The blue edit button is on the right.

The
Tap on "Edit" next to "Contactable At."
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There are five. There's a sign on the left side of your Apple ID.

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Tap the red minus sign.
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There are six. There is a button on the email address. There is a button that you can tap to get rid of it.

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Tap "Delete."
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There are seven. If you tap Continue, you will be asked to add an email address to your Apple ID. It is possible that you will need to enter your password again.

A pop on iPhone, it’s asking the user to add a replacement email address to use as their new Apple ID. The “Continue” option has been highlighted.
Confirm that you want to add another email address by tapping "Continue."
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There are eight. Go to the top right corner and enter your email address.

There are nine. You will receive a verification code in the email. If you want to get a verification code for your phone, you need to retrieve it from the inbox. When you enter the code, your Apple ID will be updated as soon as possible.

You won't be able to change your email address in the future if you change your Apple ID to an apple email address. You will see a third-party email address on your Apple ID account.

Adding or removing phone numbers or email addresses from your account is a quick tip.