How to change your Apple ID or Apple account on iPhone

Fast fix

If you’re asking “how do I change my Apple ID on iPhone?”, here’s the quickest way:

1. Open Settings and tap [your name].
2. Tap Sign-In & Security > Email & Phone Numbers > Edit.
3. Remove your old email or number and enter your new one.
4. Verify with the code sent to your new email or phone.
5. Sign back in with your updated Apple ID.

Do you no longer use the email address linked to your Apple® ID? Or maybe you’ve been sharing an account and want your own. Many iPhone® users search for “how to change Apple account on iPhone”—and the good news is, you can easily do it without losing your contacts, photos, or purchases.

At Asurion, we help you stay on top of your tech every day—whether you’re setting up your new iPhone or turning off AirDrop®. Here’s our expert guide on how to change your Apple ID on iPhone safely.

Back up your iPhone data

Before you change your Apple ID, back up your iPhone to protect your information. This ensures you won’t lose your contacts, photos, passwords, or purchases. For details, check out our step-by-step guide on how to back up your iPhone.

How to change Apple ID on iPhone

There are a few ways to change your Apple ID or Apple account on your iPhone. Choose the one that matches your situation.

Change your Apple ID from an old email to a new one

If you’ve updated your email address and want your Apple ID to match:

1. Open Settings, then tap [your name].
2. Tap Sign-In & Security.
3. Next to Email & Phone Numbers, tap Edit.
4. Remove your old email and select Choose Another Email Address.
5. Enter your new email and verify with the code sent to that address.
6. Sign back in with your updated Apple ID.

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Change your Apple ID from a phone number to an email address

If your Apple account uses your mobile number and you’d prefer an email:

1. Sign out of every Apple service and device except your iPhone.
2. Open Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.
3. Tap Edit next to Email & Phone Numbers.
4. Delete your phone number and follow the prompts.
5. Enter the email you want to use, then verify it with the code sent.
6. Sign back in with your new Apple ID.

Switch from one Apple ID account to another on iPhone

If you want to stop using one Apple ID and switch to a different one:

1. Open Settings and tap [your name] at the top.
2. Scroll down and tap Sign Out.
3. Enter your current Apple ID password, then choose the data you want to keep on your iPhone.
4. Tap Sign Out again to confirm.
5. Back in Settings, tap Sign in to your iPhone.
6. Enter the new Apple ID email and password.
7. Follow the prompts to finish setup.

This method is useful if you want to completely switch to another Apple account rather than updating your existing one.

What to do after changing your Apple ID

Once you’ve updated your Apple account, you’ll need to sign in again on all Apple services:

• App Store
• Apple Music
• iCloud
• Any other devices like your iPad or Mac

The next time you open one of these apps or devices, you’ll be prompted to sign in with your new Apple ID and password.

FAQ

How do I change my Apple ID on iPhone?

Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security > Email & Phone Numbers > Edit. Remove your old email or number, add your new one, and verify it.

How to change Apple account on iPhone without losing data?

Make sure you back up your iPhone to iCloud first. Changing your Apple ID won’t delete your contacts, photos, or purchases as long as they’re backed up.

Can I switch Apple IDs on my iPhone?

Yes. Sign out of your current Apple ID under Settings > [your name] > Sign Out, then sign back in with the new Apple ID credentials.

What happens after I change my Apple ID?

You’ll need to update your login for services like iCloud, App Store, and Apple Music. You’ll also be prompted to sign in on your other devices.