How to change your Apple ID on an iPhone

Do you no longer use the email address associated with your Apple® ID? Or maybe you’ve been sharing an account and want to have your own. Good news: you can easily change your Apple ID on your iPhone® and keep your contacts, purchases, and other account information. We’ll show you how. 

Asurion Experts help you stay on top of your tech, whether you need to set up your new iPhone or turn off AirDrop®. Here’s our guide on how to switch the Apple® ID on your iPhone. 

Back up your iPhone data

Before you change your Apple ID on your iPhone, it’s crucial to back up your data so you don’t lose any contacts, photos, passwords, and other important information. Check out our step-by-step guide on how to back up your phone. 

How to change the Apple ID on your iPhone 

There are several ways to change the Apple ID on your iPhone. Follow the steps for the method that works for you.  

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Change your Apple ID from an old email address to a new one

If you’ve changed your email and want to update your Apple ID to match it, it’s easy to do. Keep in mind that you can’t use an email address that’s already in use by another Apple ID. 

1. Open Settings, then tap your name.
2. Tap Sign In & Security. 
3. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit. 
4. Tap the Remove button next to the email address, then tap Delete. 
5. Tap Choose Another Email Address and enter your device passcode if prompted. 
6. Enter the new email address, then tap Continue. 
7. Enter the code that was sent to your new email address. 
8. Sign in with your new Apple ID. 

Change your Apple ID from a mobile number to an email address

If you no longer own the mobile phone number being used as your Apple ID, or you want to change your Apple ID from a mobile phone number to an email address for easier sign-in and recovery, here’s what to do: 

1. Sign out of every Apple service and device where you use your Apple ID, except for your iPhone. 
2. Open Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security. 
3. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit. 
4. Tap Delete next to your phone number and follow the instructions. 
5. After you enter the email address for your new Apple ID, a code will be sent to you at that address. Enter the code into the field provided. 
6. Sign in with your new Apple ID. 

What to do after changing your Apple ID

Once you’ve changed your Apple ID, you’ll need to update your logins for Apple services like App Store®, Apple Music®, and iCloud®. The next time you sign on to your other devices, like your iPad or Mac, you’ll be prompted to update your Apple ID and password.