How to change address in apple id

Q: Can you change your iCloud address?

Its possible to change the email address associated with your Apple ID, as used by Apples iTunes and iCloud services. If youre closing down the email address associated with your Apple ID, youll need to update your Apple account details with your new address.

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How to change Apple ID
Change Apple ID on the web
Change on iPhone, iPad, or Mac
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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.

How to change Apple ID

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:

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 Nextin 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:

How to change Apple ID password

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:

Safety Check for iPhone: How to immediately stop sharing location and more in iOS 16

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How do I change my address in my Apple account?

How to Update Apple ID Credit Card and Billing Address on Android.

Open the Apple Music app..

Tap Menu (the three-line icon located in the upper-left corner)..

Tap Account..

Tap Payment Information..

Enter your Apple ID password, if prompted..

Add the new credit card number and billing address..

Tap Done..

How do I change my name and address on Apple ID?

To change these preferences, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Apple ID , then select Name, Phone, Email in the sidebar. Change the name associated with the Apple ID account.

Can I change my Apple ID details?

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. If you've changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter that code.

Can you change your iCloud address?

It's possible to change the email address associated with your Apple ID, as used by Apple's iTunes and iCloud services. If you're closing down the email address associated with your Apple ID, you'll need to update your Apple account details with your new address.