How to Change Your Primary Apple ID Email Address on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Safari on your iPhone.

   Your Apple ID password may be different from the password used to access your email inbox. , If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you will receive a 6 digit code via text message.
   
   Enter the code on your iPhone if needed. ,,,, Apple will then send you a message to your new email inbox asking you to verify the change. ,, It'll contain the code you'll use to verify the change to your account. ,, Your primary Apple ID email is now updated to your new email address.
   
   Apple will use this email to contact you to confirm purchases and future changes to your account.
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   Step 2: Go to appleid.apple.com.

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   Step 3: Sign-in with your current email address and Apple ID password.

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   Step 4: Complete the two-factor authentication if prompted.

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   Step 5: Tap Account at the top of the menu options.

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   Step 6: Tap Change Email Address..

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   Step 7: Type your new email address.

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   Step 8: Tap Next.

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   Step 9: Log into your new email inbox.

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    Step 10: Open the email from Apple.

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    Step 11: Enter the code into the space provided on your iPhone.

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    Step 12: Tap Next at the top right corner.

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