Will I lose my pictures if I create a new Apple ID?

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When changing to the new ID, there may be some data loss, but you can minimize it. If syncing photos with iCloud, ensure Optimization is turned off in Settings/Your Name/iCloud/Photos and/or in Photos/Preferences/iCloud..

Can I have two iCloud accounts?

Yes, you can have multiple iCloud accounts with the same phone number. To add an additional iCloud account, open the Settings app and tap on iCloud. Then, tap on Add Account and enter the username and password for the additional account.

Will changing Apple ID delete everything?

If you simply intend to change your Apple ID, your data won’t go anywhere. But if you’re switching to another Apple ID, some data will be removed from your device. Although, you can always restore it if saved on iCloud.

Can I make a new iCloud account with the same phone number?

You can have 2 Apple IDs with the same phone number. E.g. you can have one for professional use and the other for personal use, both with the same phone number.

How do I start a new iCloud account?

Create an Apple ID using the App Store on your device

1. Open the App Store and tap the sign-in button .
2. Tap Create New Apple ID.
3. Follow the onscreen steps.
4. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap Next.
5. Confirm your phone number.

How do you change email address for iCloud?

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1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your name, then Name, Phone Numbers, Email.
3. Tap Edit next to “Reachable At”. Delete your current Apple ID and replace with a new email address.
4. Tap Continue. Enter the new email address to use for your Apple ID.
5. Verify the new email address.

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.

How do I create a second iCloud email address?

Create an email alias

1. In Mail on iCloud.com, click. at the top of the Mailboxes list, then choose Preferences.
2. Click Accounts, then click “Add an alias.”
3. Provide the requested information: Alias: The text you provide becomes the email address (alias@icloud.com).
4. Click Add, then click Done.

How do I change my iCloud account and keep everything? Answer: A: Try going to Settings/iCloud and stop syncing everything. Confirm that data is still on the phone. Then sign out of iCloud and back in with the new ID.

Will creating a new Apple ID delete anything?

When you create a new Apple ID, all previous purchases are lost. If you have an email address and your old Apple ID, you can change the ID or keep the original one.

How many iCloud accounts can you 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.)

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 you have two Apple IDs on one 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.

What happens when you change iCloud account on iPhone?

When signing in to a different Apple ID, you’ll be able to merge the content on your iPhone with the iCloud data associated with the other Apple ID.

How do I make a new iCloud account? Create an Apple ID using the App Store on your device

1. Open the App Store and tap the sign-in button .
2. Tap Create New Apple ID.
3. Follow the onscreen steps.
4. Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap Next.
5. Confirm your phone number.

What happens if you change Apple ID on iPhone? What happens to the content when you switch Apple IDs. Depending on whether you keep content on your iPhone or iPad or erase it, some of your data will stay on your iPhone, even after you switch. For example, contacts, photos, and calendar events on your iPhone (and not only in iCloud) will remain.

How can I change my iCloud account? Change your Apple ID

1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.
3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.
4. Choose Change Apple ID.

Can you create a new Apple ID and not lose everything?

If you got a new email address and you used your old email address as your Apple ID and iCloud ID, you can change the ID and keep all content and data. When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data.

Can I change iCloud email name?

The email address associated with your iCloud account is also linked to your Apple ID account. Whether or not you can change it depends on the email address itself. In other words, if you want to change your iCloud email, you will have to change the email address that’s associated with your Apple ID.

Can you have 2 Apple IDs on one 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 you have 2 Apple IDs on an iPhone?

Now you can sign in to your iPhone or iPad with a different Apple ID.

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap Sign in to your iPhone (or iPad).
3. Tap Email and enter the email address associated with the different Apple ID.
4. Enter the Password associated with the different Apple ID.

Can I have 2 Apple ID with one phone number?

You can’t have two on the phone. But, you can create a new one and use it from your phone.

Can I delete Apple ID and make a new one?

Yes, you can delete your Apple ID and create a new one with the same email address. However, if you have any purchases or subscriptions associated with your old Apple ID, they will be lost when you delete the account.

How can I delete my iCloud account?

How to delete or deactivate your iCloud account by deleting or deactivating your Apple ID

1. Go to the Apple account website and sign in to the account you want to delete.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
3. If you still want to delete, click the blue hyperlink to “Request to delete your account” and continue.

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.