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It is not possible to merge one Apple ID with another, or to transfer content purchased/downloaded with one Apple ID to another. If you download any apps with the new Apple ID, you will need to use your existing Apple ID and password to install app updates for all apps that were downloaded with your existing Apple ID..
Will changing iCloud account delete photos?
You will keep data like photos and videos as long as they are saved to your device and not just your iCloud storage plan. You will have the option of keeping your contacts, keychain, calendars, and the Safari app. If you change the email associated with your Apple ID but keep the same ID, you won’t lose anything.
Can I make a new Apple ID with the same phone number?
Based on what little information I could find, it isn’t possible to use the same phone number on 2 Apple IDs. You will be told the number is already in use. You can try to set that up without causing any problems. You can’t have two on the phone.
What happens if I create a new iCloud account?
If you set up a separate iCloud account, then everything associated with the other iCloud account will no longer be there. Contacts can be preserved by “Keeping them on your Phone” when you delete the original iCloud account (it will ask you if you want to do that).
Can you change iCloud email address?
Changing an iCloud Email Address
An icloud.com email address can never be changed. You can only create a new Apple account with your preferred icloud.com email address. If you create a new account, all data has to be transferred manually from the old to the new account and you lose all access to old purchases.
How do I create a new iCloud email address?
How to create an iCloud email account on an iPhone, iPad, iPod or Mac
- Open Settings.
- Tap on your name at the top.
- Tap on iCloud.
- Toggle Mail on and press ‘Create’ when the pop up appears.
- Choose the iCloud email address you want.
- Tap on ‘Next’
- Make sure you are happy with it as you can’t change it afterwards.
- Tap on ‘Done’
Is the iCloud and Apple ID the same?
Your Apple ID is the account you use to access iCloud and all other Apple services. When you sign in to a device with your Apple ID, you have access to all the photos, files, and other data you store in iCloud.
Can you delete iCloud account?
Yes, you can delete an iCloud email account from your device. To do this, open the Settings app and select Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Tap on iCloud to see a list of your accounts under the Accounts section. If you want to delete an account, tap on it and then tap Delete Account.
Can you change your iCloud email without losing everything? If you no longer use the email address that’s associated with your Apple ID, you can change it. You won’t lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.
Can I have 2 Apple IDs on my phone?
Not many people are aware of this, but it is possible to sign in and use multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone or iPad. You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc.
Can I change iCloud email name?
For iCloud users: If you are trying to edit the name of an iCloud email account, click the Email Address dropdown menu, and select Edit Email Addresses. This will open up iCloud.com in a web browser. From there, you will be able to edit your name.
How do I separate iCloud accounts?
On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and tap Apple One. Choose to Manage iCloud Storage Accounts and select the Apple ID account you want to assign your iCloud storage to. Tap Use This Account, then enter your Apple ID password and Confirm.
Should my wife and I have separate Apple IDs?
Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.
What is the difference between an Apple ID and an iCloud account?
Your Apple ID is the account you use to access iCloud and all other Apple services. When you sign in to a device with your Apple ID, you have access to all the photos, files, and other data you store in iCloud.
How many iCloud accounts can I have? A: Apple limits users to 3 iCloud accounts meaning you can only create three iCloud accounts on each iDevice. You see this error when you try to create a fourth iCloud account on your iDevice (iPad, iPod, or iPhone.)
Is an iCloud account the same as an Apple ID? An Apple ID is the email address you use as a login for just about everything you do with Apple, including using iCloud to store your content, buying songs from the iTunes Store, and downloading apps from the App Store. An iCloud account, iTunes account and Apple ID are all the same thing.
Can I use Gmail for Apple ID?
You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com. However, if your existing Apple ID is an @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com address, you can’t change it to a third-party one.
How do I add another Apple ID?
Step 3: Add a second Apple ID
- Launch Settings.
- Scroll down and select one of the following: Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Notes, or Reminders.
- Tap Accounts.
- Tap Add Account.
- Select iCloud.
- Type in your Apple ID email, then tap Next.
- Type in your password, then tap Next.
Which email is best for Apple ID?
The best email platforms for iPhone, iPad and Mac users in 2021
- Apple iCloud Mail. Apple.
- Gmail. Google.
- POP3/IMAP. HostGator.
- Microsoft 365 Mail. Microsoft.
Can I use any email address for Apple ID?
Answer: A: Any valid e-mail address can be used to set up a new Apple ID as long as the e-mail address isn’t already being used with an Apple ID as primary or rescue email. In fact it is recommended to use a non Apple email address to set up an Apple ID.
Can I change my iCloud email address?
An icloud.com email address can never be changed. You can only create a new Apple account with your preferred icloud.com email address. If you create a new account, all data has to be transferred manually from the old to the new account and you lose all access to old purchases.
Can I create two Apple ID with the same email?
No. An AppleID is just an email address, so no two emails can in fact be the same AppleID.
What happens if two phones have the same Apple ID?
Using the same Apple ID means that you can share iTunes playlists, App store downloads and purchases, share messages, and face timing. Also, the location displayed on finding my phone will show both locations.
What happens if I change Apple ID on iPhone? Apple IDs are the unique accounts required to use Apple services such as iTunes, iCloud, and App Store. Changing your Apple ID will result in the loss of all content from your previous account, including apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, photos, and more.
