Change Your Apple ID Email Address
## Direct Answer
To change your Apple ID email address, go to the Apple ID account page, sign in, and click on “Account” > “Edit” next to “Account” to update your email address.
## Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Sign in to your Apple ID account page**: Go to [appleid.apple.com](https://appleid.apple.com) and sign in with your current Apple ID and password.
2. **Click on “Account”**: Click on the “Account” tab in the top navigation bar.
3. **Click on “Edit” next to “Account”**: On the right side of the page, you’ll see your current Apple ID email address. Click on the “Edit” button next to it.
4. **Enter your new email address**: Enter your new email address in the “Email” field.
5. **Verify your new email address**: Apple will send a verification email to your new email address. Click on the “Verify” button in the email to confirm the change.
6. **Update your devices**: Sign out and then sign back in with your new Apple ID email address on all your Apple devices, including your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
## Frequently Asked Questions
1. **Q: Can I change my Apple ID to a non-Apple email address?**
A: Yes, you can change your Apple ID to any valid email address.
2. **Q: Will I lose my purchases and data if I change my Apple ID email address?**
A: No, changing your Apple ID email address will not affect your purchases or data.
3. **Q: How long does it take to verify my new email address?**
A: Verifying your new email address usually takes a few minutes, but it may take up to 24 hours in some cases.
4. **Q: Can I change my Apple ID email address on my iPhone or iPad?**
A: No, you need to use a web browser to change your Apple ID email address. You cannot do it directly on your iPhone or iPad.
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