How to Add an Email Address to Your Apple ID on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   It's the gray app that can usually be found on one of your home screens.
   
   If you can’t find the app on one of your home screens, it may be inside a folder labeled as Utilities.
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   Step 2: Tap iCloud.

   It’s at the top of the fourth section (along with “iTunes & App Store” and “Wallet & Apple Pay”).
   
   If you are not already signed into the iCloud on your iPhone, enter your Apple ID username and password. , This is the first button, which should list your name and primary email address.
   
   Enter your password if prompted. , This is the first option in the second section. , This is the last option in the first section. , Make sure that the check mark is listed next to “Email Address,” not “Phone Number.” , It’s located in the top right. ,, It’s located in the top right. , The verification code will be sent to the email address you are adding to your account. , This email address will now be listed in the “Contact Information menu as a verified email address.
   
   This will not make this email address the primary email for your Apple ID, but it will allow you to link this email address to your Apple ID.
   
   This allows people who know this email address to find and communicate with you more easily on your iPhone.
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   Step 3: Tap your Apple ID.

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   Step 4: Tap Contact Information.

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   Step 5: Tap Add Email or Phone Number.

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   Step 6: Tap Email Address.

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   Step 7: Tap Next.

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   Step 8: Enter the email address you wish to add to the account.

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   Step 9: Tap Next.

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    Step 10: Check your email for the verification code.

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    Step 11: Enter the verification code.

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