Yes, you can change your Apple account email, but the process depends on which email you want to change
Apple accounts have two email addresses that work differently. Your Apple ID is the login email you use to sign into your account, iCloud, and Apple services. Your iCloud email is a separate address that ends in @icloud.com and is used for mail, calendar, and contacts. You can change either one, but the steps are not the same, and changing your Apple ID email has wider effects on your devices and services.
The change takes effect when ready on the web, but your devices may take a few hours to sync the update. If you use your Apple ID across multiple devices — iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch — you will need to sign out and back in on each one after the change.
Key Takeaways
- Your Apple ID email and your iCloud email are separate; changing one does not change the other.
- Changing your Apple ID email requires you to verify both the old email and the new one before the change takes effect.
- After you change your Apple ID email, you must sign out and back in on all your devices for the change to work properly.
- If you forget your new Apple ID email or lose access to it, you can use your phone number or recovery email to sign back in.
How to change your Apple ID email on a computer
Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your current Apple ID email and password. Click Account at the top of the page, then look for the section that shows your email address. Click Edit next to it.
Enter the new email address you want to use. Apple will send a verification code to both your current email and your new email. Check both inboxes, enter the codes when prompted, and confirm the change. Your new email is now your Apple ID.
After the change, sign out of iCloud on all your devices. Go to Settings on iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, scroll down, and tap Sign Out. On Mac, go to System Settings, click your name, scroll down, and click Sign Out. Then sign back in using your new Apple ID email.
How to change your Apple ID email on iPhone or iPad
Open Settings and tap your name at the top. Tap Name, Phone Numbers, Email. Look for the section labeled Reachable At — this shows your current Apple ID email. Tap Edit in the upper right corner.
Tap the minus sign next to your current email to remove it, then tap Add Email or Phone Number. Enter your new email address. Apple will send a verification code to both your old and new email. Enter both codes to confirm.
Once the change is complete, you will be signed out of iCloud. Sign back in using your new Apple ID email. This process can take a few minutes to sync across all your devices.
How to change your iCloud email address
Your iCloud email (@icloud.com) is different from your Apple ID. If you want to keep your current Apple ID email but change which iCloud address receives your mail, go to iCloud.com and sign in. Click the Settings gear icon, then click Accounts.
Look for the section labeled Email Addresses or Aliases. You can add a new iCloud email address as an alias, which means mail sent to both addresses will arrive in the same inbox. You can also set which address is your primary one. This change does not affect your Apple ID login email.
What happens to your data and services after you change your email
Your photos, documents, contacts, and calendar remain in your account — the email change does not delete anything. However, any services that are tied to your old email address will need to be updated. If you use your Apple ID email to sign into apps, websites, or services outside of Apple, you may need to update those accounts separately.
Two-factor authentication stays active, but it will use your new email address to send verification codes. If you have a trusted phone number on your account, codes can also be sent there. Make sure your recovery email and phone number are current before you make the change, so you can regain access if you forget your password.
What to do if you cannot verify your new email address
If you do not receive the verification code at your new email address, check your spam or junk folder. Wait a few minutes — sometimes the email takes time to arrive. If the code still does not come, click Resend Code to request a new one.
If your new email address is not working at all, you can try a different email instead. Go back to the change screen and enter a different address. If you are locked out of your account entirely, visit iforgot.apple.com to recover access using your phone number or recovery email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my old email address to sign in after I change it?
No. Once you change your Apple ID email, the old address no longer works as a login. You must use the new email address to sign in. If you forget your new email, you can use your phone number or recovery email to regain access to your account.
Will changing my Apple ID email affect my iCloud storage or subscriptions?
No. Your iCloud storage plan, Apple Music subscription, and other services stay the same. The email change is only a login change — it does not affect what you have paid for or what you own.
Do I have to change my email on every device, or does it sync automatically?
The email change happens on your account when ready, but your devices need to be signed out and back in to recognize it. Signing out and back in on each device ensures they all sync properly. This usually takes a few hours.
What if I want to change my email back to my old one?
You can change your Apple ID email as many times as you want. Follow the same steps, enter your old email address, verify it, and confirm. You will need to sign out and back in on your devices again.
Can I have two Apple ID emails at the same time?
No. You can only have one Apple ID email at a time. However, you can add email aliases to your iCloud account so multiple email addresses receive your mail in one inbox. This is different from changing your Apple ID login email.