Does changing your Apple ID cause problems?

When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data. If you create a new Apple ID, that will cause you to have to start over and lose everything that you purchased with that ID.

What will happen if I change my Apple ID on my iPhone?

What happens to the content when you switch Apple IDs. Depending on whether you keep content on your iPhone or iPad or erase it, some of your data will stay on your iPhone, even after you switch. For example, contacts, photos, and calendar events on your iPhone (and not only in iCloud) will remain.

Should I change my Apple ID?

In some cases, you don’t need to update your Apple ID or password on your device until the next time you’re asked to sign in to the store or service. But if you’re using services to share information or communicate with others, you should update your Apple ID or password immediately.

Will creating a new Apple ID delete my contacts?

Changing your Apple ID will not cause you to lose contacts. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, create one now at id.apple.com. Then, on your iPhone, go to Settings > iCloud, and delete the account. Make sure to choose to ‘keep on this iPhone’ when prompted.

Should I create a new Apple ID when I get a new phone?

Should I create a new Apple ID for the iPod Touch or share with the existing one for the iPhone? Answer: A: Answer: A: As content is tied to the account that originally bought/downloaded it, you are better off using the same account for all your devices – you can put content from the one account on multiple devices.

Can I change my email address in Apple ID?

To switch to a different Apple ID account—not change the email address that you use as your Apple ID—you can sign out, then sign in with a different Apple ID. Learn more about how to use your Apple ID and keep your account information up-to-date.

Can I make a new Apple ID if I already have one?

Once you’re all signed out of your iTunes/iCloud account, you can create a new account. Go to Settings > iCloud and tap Create a new Apple ID. You’ll be asked to enter in a birthdate, name, and email address (you’ll need to enter in a different email address from your other iTunes/iCloud account).

Do you lose apps when changing Apple ID?

You won’t lose them but you will not be able to update them with your new ID. It is not possible to transfer ownership of apps between accounts. If you create an new AppleID with the new email address, then your current purchases will remain forever tied to the exisiting AppleID linked to your old email address.

Should your Apple ID be your email address?

In most cases, your Apple ID is also the primary email address of your Apple ID account. Add extra email addresses to your account to help people find you on Apple services like FaceTime, iMessage, and Find My.