How to put new apple id on iphone

Whether you lost your iPhone, or you forgot your Apple ID and password, there are lots of reasons to change your Apple ID. You might want to protect your privacy, or maybe you just want to use a new email address instead. No matter what your reasons are, here’s how to find your Apple ID, change it, and make a new one from your iPhone.

What Is an Apple ID?

Your Apple ID is the account name that you use to log in to all your Apple devices. Without it, you can’t access certain Apple products and services, such as FaceTime, iCloud, and iMessage.

Your Apple ID is also used to set up all your subscriptions, to use the Find My app so you can find your lost Apple device, to download old purchases, and more.

How to Find Your Apple ID

If you can’t remember your Apple ID, you can find it with any of your Apple devices by opening the Settings app from your home screen. Then, tap your name at the top of the screen, and you will see your Apple ID under your name at the top of the next screen.

If you don’t have an Apple device, you can also find your Apple ID by going to iforgot.apple.com and clicking look it up. You will be asked to enter your first and last name, along with your email address.

How to Change Your Apple ID and Password

To change your Apple ID, open Settings and tap your name at the top of the screen. Then tap Sign Out, enter your password, and choose whether to back up your data or not.

Note: Before proceeding, it is recommended that you back up your iPhone first. If you have any important data, be sure to check out our article on how to back up your iPhone.

1. Open the Settings app. This is the gear-shaped icon on your home screen.
2. Tap your name at the top of your screen. This is the button that says Apple ID, iCloud, iTunes & App Store.
3. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Sign Out.
4. Enter your password and tap Turn Off. 
5. Next, choose whether to create a backup or not. If you choose to create a backup, it will copy your data on iCloud. 
6. Then tap Sign Out. In the pop-up box, tap Sign Out again to confirm the action.
   
   

   Note: If you’re giving the phone away, you might want to leave all the items unchecked, so you don’t end up giving the new owner copies of your private data.

7. Next, go back to the main page of the Settings app. You can do this by
8. Then tap Sign in. If you want to create a new Apple ID, skip to the next section.
9. Finally, type in your new Apple ID and password and then tap Next.

Note: After Signing in, you will be asked if you want to merge the data from both Apple IDs. If you’re simply changing your Apple ID, tap Merge. If you’re selling the device, you should tap Don’t Merge.

After you sign in, go back to the main page of the Settings app and check to see if you have any notifications under Apple ID Suggestions. You might need to verify your email and update your Apple ID Settings. If you see either of these, tap them and follow the on-screen instructions.

How to Make a New Apple ID

If you are setting up your first Apple ID or you are making a new one, go to Settings and tap Sign in to your iPhone. Then tap Don’t have an Apple ID or forgot. Enter your info and follow the on-screen instructions to create an Apple ID.

Otherwise, you might miss account verification requests or other important information from Apple. It's also imperative for keeping your account safe. 

You can change your Apple ID on your Apple devices or on your computer. Here's how to change Apple ID on your iPhone.

What is an Apple ID?

An Apple ID is an account that grants you access to various Apple services, including iCloud, Apple Music, App Store, Apple Pay, and FaceTime. 

And since it contains your personal information and settings, you can also use it to authenticate yourself on Apple devices, such as your iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.

Note: When you first set up your iPhone (or any Apple device), you'll need to enter your Apple ID. If you don't have one, you can create an Apple ID at any time.

Your Apple ID is tied to an email address. It can be an Apple email address: @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com. Or your Apple ID can be an email address such as [email protected] or any third-party email address.

Important steps before changing your Apple ID

Before changing your Apple ID on your iPhone, you have to log out of everywhere you have logged in using that Apple ID. This includes your iPad, iPod, Apple TV, and Apple HomePod, among others. Stay signed in on your iPhone.

Once you've changed your Apple ID, you'll need to log back in on all your devices using your new ID.

If your Apple ID is an Apple email address (@icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com), you'll need to change your Apple ID online at appleid.apple.com. You can only change to other emails that are aliases of your Apple ID email address in your account.

How to change your Apple ID on iPhone

Here are the steps you'll need to change your Apple ID through your iPhone's settings.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

2. Tap your name, which appears near the top of your screen (it should say Apple ID, iCloud, Media & Purchases under your name), to access the Apple ID page.

Quick tip: You can also sign out of iCloud on your iPhone's Apple ID page by tapping Sign Out at the bottom and following the instructions.

3. Select Name, Phone Numbers, Email. You may need to enter your passcode to gain access.

4. Where it says Contactable At click the blue Edit button on the right.

5. Tap the red minus - sign that appears on the left side of your Apple ID.

6. A red Delete button will appear on the right side of the email address. Tap Delete.

7. Tap Continue in the pop-up asking you to add another email address to use as your Apple ID. You may need to enter your passcode again afterward.

8. Enter your new Apple ID email address and tap Next in the top right corner. 

9. A verification code will be sent to the email you entered. Retrieve it from the inbox and enter in the pop-up asking for a verification code on your iPhone. Your Apple ID will be updated the moment you finish entering the code.

If you change your Apple ID to an Apple email address (@icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com), you won't be able to change it back to a third-party email address in the future, according to Apple. The third-party email address you used before will appear on your Apple ID account as an additional email.

Quick tip: While you are editing your Apple ID, you can also add or remove phone numbers or email addresses from your account.

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