How to Edit Your Apple ID Name on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.

   This app appears with the gray cogs icon and you can usually find it on one of your home screens or in a folder labeled “Utilities.”
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   Step 2: Scroll down and select iTunes and App Store.

   You will find this in the middle of the fourth section of menu options. , This will be located at the top of the page.
   
   Your current Apple ID will be displayed here. , This will take you to the Account Settings page. , This will be at the top of the page.
   
   This will load a Safari page for appleid.apple.com. , You may be asked to verify your account.
   
   Follow the prompts to successfully log in. , This will take you to a page that shows your current Apple ID. , You can find this button on the right side of the screen. , This will be under your current Apple ID. , This cannot be an email address that is connected to another Apple ID. , You will be prompted to enter a verification code to complete the process. , You will receive an email from Apple containing a verification code.
   
   Access your email through a separate browser tab or through the "Email" app to ensure the appleid.apple.com page remains open. ,, This will complete the changes to your account.
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   Step 3: Tap Apple ID.

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   Step 4: Select View Apple ID.

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   Step 5: Tap Apple ID.

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   Step 6: Enter your Apple ID credentials.

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   Step 7: Tap Account Settings.

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   Step 8: Tap Edit.

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   Step 9: Tap Change Email Address.

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    Step 10: Enter the new email address you want associated with your Apple ID.

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    Step 11: Tap Continue.

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    Step 12: Log into the new email account associated with your Apple ID.

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    Step 13: Enter the verification code on the appleid.apple.com page.

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    Step 14: Tap Done.

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