Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one with the same email?

While Apple deletes almost all information, they are required to retain purchase history, and since the AppleID is the email, it seems a deleted AppleID email address can never be reused. “When you delete your Apple ID, Apple makes our best effort to delete all personal data associated with your account.

What happens if I delete my Apple ID and make a new one?

If you create a new Apple ID, all of your purchases will be lost. If you acquired a new email address but kept your old Apple ID and iCloud ID, you can update the ID and save all of your content and data.

Can I use the same email to create a new Apple ID?

Can I remove email from an Apple ID? and reuse the same email to create another Apple ID? Yes you can. The email address is not available because it remains associated with your previous Apple ID.

Can I delete and recreate my Apple ID?

Yes, you can delete your Apple ID and create a new one with the same email. However, you will need to make sure that all of your devices are synced with iCloud before deleting your account. This way, you won't lose any of your data.

Can I just create a new Apple ID?

Launch the App Store app. Tap on the Create New Apple ID option at the bottom. Enter your existing email address and choose a strong password for your new account. These details will be the username and password of your new Apple ID, so make sure you enter them correctly.

How-to: change the email address linked to your Apple ID account

How do I create a new Apple ID without losing everything?

Helpful answers. You won't have to reset your phone. Sign out of the common Apple ID, to include FaceTime and Messages, create a new ID for yourself, and then sign back in. The contents of the phone should remain intact.

Is it possible to have 2 Apple IDs?

Not many people are aware of this, but it is possible to sign in and use multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone or iPad. You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc.

What happens if I delete my Apple ID email?

Keep in mind that deleting an Apple ID account and any associated data is a permanent, irreversible* action. After your account is deleted, Apple can't reopen or reactivate your account or restore any of your data, and you will no longer be able to access any of the content and services listed below.

Can I use my Gmail account as Apple ID?

You can use a gmail email address as the primary email login for your AppleID. See the links Eric posted. See the instructions below for changing an Apple ID. Change your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667.

How do I create a second Apple ID?

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).

Can I create a new Apple ID with the same phone number?

You can have 2 Apple IDs with the same phone number. E.g. you can have one for professional use and the other for personal use, both with the same phone number.

How do I transfer from one Apple ID to another?

How do I change my Apple ID email without losing data?

Will I lose my pictures if I create a new Apple ID?

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If you aren't saving to iCloud or aren't WANTING to save to iCloud, sync to iTunes so you don't lose your stuff. Everything is tied to the AppleID though. So all your past purchases, and any content you do have in iCloud as well as iMessage used with the old AppleID will NOT transfer to your new one.

What happens if two phones have the same Apple ID?

Using the same Apple ID means that you can share iTunes playlists, App store downloads and purchases, share messages, and face timing. Also, the location displayed on finding my phone will show both locations.

How do I remove an Apple ID from an iPhone?

How many Apple IDs can I have?

Answer: A: You can create up to 3 different Apple IDs on 1 device. So if you have an iPhone, an iPad and a Mac then you can make 9 different Appe IDs. But it is only the number of units that sets a limit.

Why am I getting my wifes text messages on my iPhone?

If someone in your family is getting text messages meant for you, or vice-versa, it's probably because those devices are sharing the same Apple ID. This typically happens because, at some point, you all wanted to share content you bought from the iTunes store, including apps, games, music, movies, TV shows, and more.

Can someone read my text messages from their phone?

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You can read text messages on any phone, be it Android or iOS, without the knowledge of the target user. All you need is a phone spy service for it. Such services are not rare nowadays. There are so many apps that advertise phone spying solutions with top-notch services.

Can my husband see my texts on iCloud?

Sharing an iCloud account with your spouse gives him or her unfettered access to almost any information on your iPhone, including your location, photographs, contacts, and text messages.

Who can see my iMessages?

1 Answer. Show activity on this post. They can only view this information if they are logged into your account on their iDevice. For example, an iPhone, iPad and MacBook all on the same account will receive all messages sent or received from the other machines (barring a lack of network connectivity).

How do I separate my iPhone from my wife's?

Tap on Settings > iCloud > Delete Account (only deletes it from this device, not from iCloud; the person keeping the current account will not be affected,) provide the password to turn off Find My Phone and choose to Keep on My iDevice when prompted. Sign in with a different Apple ID to create your new account.

Can you create an Apple ID without a phone number?

You are required to provide a telephone number in order to create an AppleID. No way around that requirement. And you would not be adding it to your iPad as an iPad cannot have a telephone number associated with it other than when linked to an iPhone.

Can someone see my texts with my Apple ID?

Yes. If they can login to your iCloud then they have the exact same access as you do. iCloud has no way of knowing who is using the AppleID and signing in.

Will I lose all my apps if I make a new Apple ID?

While the data remains safe, it won't be the case with apps. Apps downloaded when signed into an Apple ID won't be transferred to another Apple ID. But if you simply edit your Apple ID, apps and purchases made via it will remain there itself.