How to Change Your Apple ID Email Address (Apple Account) — Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook & iCloud

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Apple now calls your Apple ID an Apple Account, but changing the primary email address still works largely the same way. In this video, I walk through exactly how to change the main email address associated with your Apple Account using real examples — including Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, and iCloud email addresses. This is especially important if your Apple Account is tied to an old or discontinued email provider like Comcast or another ISP. I also explain Apple’s current limitations, including why Apple still does not allow merging two Apple Accounts, and how additional email addresses work for iMessage and FaceTime. This tutorial covers both Mac and iPhone methods and explains when each approach makes sense. 🔗 Updated videos that may also help: 📺 How to Change Your Primary Apple Account (Apple ID) Email Address | 2025 Tutorial https://youtu.be/f2We3ctQSsQ 📺 How to Create iCloud Email Aliases & Mail Rules (iPhone, iPad, Mac & iCloud.com) https://youtu.be/6rVk9nTffKI 📺 How to Create a New Apple Account in 2025 https://youtu.be/pOxkb0D27ck 00:00 | Welcome Back 00:51 | Why Change Your Apple ID Email Address 01:28 | Why Apple Still Doesn’t Allow Apple ID Merging 01:55 | Recommended Email Options for Apple Accounts 05:10 | Changing a Gmail Apple ID to Another Gmail Address 07:35 | Changing a Yahoo Apple ID to a Microsoft Outlook Address 10:27 | Changing a Gmail Apple ID to an iCloud Email Address 11:41 | Creating an iCloud Email Alias 13:20 | Changing a Comcast Apple ID to an iCloud Email 14:00 | Changing Your Apple ID Email on iPhone 15:48 | Adding an Additional Email Address 18:06 | Removing an Email Address from Your Apple Account *Devices used in this tutorial:* macOS 14 Sonoma iOS 17 _Links to Websites or Referenced Videos Below:_ Apple ID accounts vs iCloud accounts - Understanding the difference https://youtu.be/ZZomICAQYSM Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on Apple Devices - Understanding 2FA and Apple Trusted Devices https://youtu.be/I_msjcAo44M Manage your Apple ID https://appleid.apple.com Change your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667 Change your Apple ID country or region https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201389 Use your mobile phone number as your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207944#change-appleid How to create a new Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204316 *If you have a video suggestion, let's chat!* https://www.youtube.com/c/Learnwithjoel/community –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– *CHECK OUT MY FAVORITE TECH GIZMOS AND GADGETS:* https://www.amazon.com/shop/joelfeld _We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Influencer I earn from qualifying purchases from some of the links above._ *SOCIAL MEDIA:* Website: https://joelfeld.com http://facebook.com/learnwithjoelfeld #joelfeld #learnwithjoel #apple #tutorials #learning #appleid