You can change your Apple ID email in Settings on any Apple device, or through your account page on a web browser

Your Apple ID email is the address you use to sign in to iCloud, the App Store, Apple Music, and other Apple services. If you want to use a different email, you can change it yourself without calling Apple support. The process takes a few minutes and works the same way whether you use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or a web browser.

You have two options: change your primary email address (the one you use to log in), or add a new email as an alias and make it primary instead. Both routes keep your account find and let you keep using all your existing apps and data.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your Apple ID email through Settings on any Apple device, or by visiting appleid.apple.com on any web browser.
  • Apple requires you to verify the new email address before it becomes active, which takes a few minutes.
  • You can add a new email as an alias first, then make it your primary login email, which is safer than deleting your old email outright.
  • If you forget your password during the process, you will need access to a trusted device or a recovery key to verify your identity.
  • After you change your email, you will need to sign in again on any device that was using your old email address.

Change your email on iPhone or iPad

Open Settings and tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email. Under the Email section, you will see your current Apple ID email and any aliases you have already added. Tap Edit in the upper right corner.

Tap the plus sign to add a new email address, or tap the red minus sign next to your current email to remove it. If you are adding a new email, type it in and tap Next. Apple will send a verification code to that new email address. Open your email inbox, find the message from Apple, and enter the code back in Settings. Once verified, you can make this new email your primary login address by tapping Make Primary.

If you want to remove your old email entirely, you can delete it after the new one is verified and set as primary. Apple will not let you delete your only email address, so you must have at least one active email on your account at all times.

Change your email on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top left corner and select System Settings. Click your name at the top of the sidebar. Click Name, Phone Numbers, Email. You will see the same email and alias options as on iPhone.

Click the plus sign to add a new email, or click the minus sign next to an existing email to remove it. Follow the same verification steps: Apple sends a code to your new email, you enter it in System Settings, and then you can set it as primary. After that, you can delete your old email if you no longer need it.

Change your email using a web browser

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your current Apple ID email and password. Click Account in the top menu. Under the Email section, you will see your primary email and any aliases.

Click the edit icon (pencil) next to your email address. Click the plus sign to add a new email. Type the new address and click Next. Apple will send a verification code to that email. Check your inbox, copy the code, and paste it back into the web page. Once verified, click Make Primary to set it as your login email. You can then delete your old email by clicking the minus sign next to it.

What happens after you change your email

Your Apple ID itself does not change — only the email address you use to sign in. All your apps, photos, contacts, and subscriptions stay exactly where they are. You will not lose anything.

On any device where you were signed in with your old email, you may see a prompt asking you to sign in again. Use your new email address and your password. This usually happens the next time you try to use iCloud, the App Store, or another Apple service on that device. If you have multiple devices, you may need to update the email on each one separately.

If you use your Apple ID email to sign in to other websites or apps (for example, a gaming account or a third-party service that lets you sign in with Apple), those services will still work. You do not need to update them unless the service specifically asks you to.

If you forget your password during the change

If you are locked out of your account or forget your password while trying to change your email, Apple will ask you to verify your identity. You can do this in two ways: use a trusted device (an iPhone, iPad, or Mac where you are already signed in to your Apple ID), or use a recovery key if you set one up previously.

A trusted device is the fastest option. Apple will send a verification code to a device you have already signed in on, and you enter that code to prove you own the account. If you do not have a trusted device available, you will need your recovery key, which is a 28-character code that Apple gave you when you turned on two-factor authentication. If you do not have your recovery key and cannot access a trusted device, contact Apple Support — they can help you regain access to your account.

Using email aliases instead of replacing your email

An alias is an alternate email address that works with your Apple ID without replacing your original one. You can have up to three email addresses on a single Apple ID: one primary (your login email) and up to two aliases. Any of these emails can receive messages from Apple, and you can use any of them to sign in.

Aliases are useful if you want to keep your old email working while switching to a new one. You can add the new email as an alias first, verify it, make it primary, and then keep your old email as an alias for a while. This way, if you forget which email you used somewhere, both will still work. Later, when you are sure you do not need the old email anymore, you can delete it.

To add an alias without changing your primary email, follow the same steps as above but do not click Make Primary. The new email will stay as an alias, and your original email will remain your login address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Apple ID email if I do not have a trusted device?

Yes, but you will need either your recovery key or access to a phone number associated with your account. If you have neither, you will need to contact Apple Support to verify your identity. They can help you regain access and change your email.

Will changing my Apple ID email affect my iCloud storage or subscriptions?

No. Your iCloud storage, Apple Music subscription, Apple TV+ subscription, and any other services stay active. The email change only affects how you sign in — everything else remains the same.

What if I want to use a new email but keep my old one working?

Add the new email as an alias instead of replacing your old one. Both emails will work to sign in, and you can switch which one is primary anytime. You can keep both active indefinitely, or delete the old one later when you are ready.

Do I need to change my email on every device I own?

You may see a sign-in prompt on some devices, but you do not need to manually change the email on each one. When you sign in again using your new email address, the device will update automatically. Devices that are offline may prompt you the next time they connect to the internet.

Can I change my Apple ID email back to the old one later?

Yes. You can add your old email as an alias, make it primary again, and then remove the new email if you want. As long as you have access to both email addresses, you can switch between them anytime.