Why wont my Apple ID let me use my email address?

Why is my Apple ID not accepting my email address

If your e-mail address was associated with the ID in any way, for example as a Reachable at or Rescue e-mail address, then it can't be reused with another Apple ID for approximately one year. You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID.

Can I use my Gmail as Apple ID

Apple allows you to sign up for a new Apple ID using any of your existing email addresses from services like Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc.

How do I make my email available for Apple ID

Additional email addressesSign in to appleid.apple.com.Select Personal Information.Choose Reachable At, then select the Add button .Enter your additional email address.We'll send a verification to that address.Enter the verification code and select Continue.

How do I change my Apple ID from phone number to email

Change your Apple IDGo to appleid.apple.com and sign in.In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.Choose Change Apple ID.

Why can’t I add my Gmail account to my iPhone

Check if IMAP is enabled. If IMAP on your iPhone is disabled, you can't add Gmail account to iPhone. Sometimes, it will be turned off by default after restarting your iPhone or updating iOS. Just in case, check if IMAP is enabled.

Why can’t I create an Apple ID

If you see a Could Not Create Apple ID message, it means that you have exceeded the number of new Apple IDs you can set up with iCloud on a single device in one year.

Why can’t I change my Apple ID to another email

If you can't change your Apple ID

If you see a message that the email address you want to use isn't available or is already in use, check that you or a family member aren't already using that email address with a different Apple ID.

How do I change the email address on my Apple ID already in use

How to change my Apple ID if the email address is already in useFirst of all, open the website appleid.apple.com, select Manage your Apple ID and use your existing Apple ID and password to sign into the system.Next, press the Edit button next to your email address in the Apple ID and Primary Email Address section.

Why won’t my phone let me add a Google Account

Just tap the “Create account” link where you're asked to enter your email. If unfortunately, you cannot create a Google Account on Android, that should be a problem from your internet connection, phone number, or mail address of choice. Keep that in check and try again.

Why can’t I add account on Gmail

You can't add non-IMAP accounts, like Exchange and POP, to your Gmail app. If you're adding a different type of account, check with your email provider to make sure IMAP is turned on.

Why can’t I create an Apple ID with Gmail

You will need to get another e-mail address to use as your Apple ID. You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com.

Is there an age limit to create an Apple ID

How to create an Apple ID for your child. Children under 13 can't create an Apple ID on their own. (This age varies by region.) But if you're the family organizer or a guardian, you can create an Apple ID for your child.

Why can’t i change my Apple ID email to Gmail

If you are trying to change your Apple ID to your Gmail address and you see that it is not available, it means that Gmail address already exists as an Apple ID or it is linked to an Apple ID as a rescue email or additional email address.

How do I link my Apple ID to another email

Add an additional email addressSign in to appleid.apple.com.Select Personal Information.Choose Reachable At, then select the Add button .Enter your additional email address.We'll send a verification to that address.Enter the verification code and select Continue.

Can I reuse my email for Apple ID

You can't reuse an e-mail address that has been associated with an Apple ID for approximately one year. No; once an address has been associated with an ID it can't be used elsewhere.

Why is my iPhone not allowing me to add Gmail account

Check if IMAP is enabled. If IMAP on your iPhone is disabled, you can't add Gmail account to iPhone. Sometimes, it will be turned off by default after restarting your iPhone or updating iOS. Just in case, check if IMAP is enabled.

Does iPhone support Google account

Add or switch accounts

On your iPhone or iPad, open the Google app . Add your Google Account. To add an account for the first time: Tap Sign in.

Why can’t I add a Gmail account to my iPhone

Check if IMAP is enabled. If IMAP on your iPhone is disabled, you can't add Gmail account to iPhone. Sometimes, it will be turned off by default after restarting your iPhone or updating iOS. Just in case, check if IMAP is enabled.

How do I add my Gmail to my iPhone

Because you're not going to be able to do it from the app. So go to the settings. And find the mail section it's right here so tap on the mail. And here are the accounts. So for me it's two accounts.

How do I create an Apple email account

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Tap iCloud Mail (or Mail), then follow the onscreen instructions to create an iCloud Mail address.

Should my 13 year old have his own Apple ID

An Apple ID is the account that you use with Messages, the App Store, and other Apple services. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so don't share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, your child will have access to all your personal content, including text messages and photos.

Can a 17 year old have their own Apple ID

Yes, yes they can. Apple IDs set to an age over 13, can exist on their own without being part of a Family Sharing Group.

How do I unlink my Apple ID from my Gmail account

Go to Settings > Mail > Accounts. Tap the email account you want to remove, then do one of the following: If you're removing an iCloud email account: Tap iCloud, tap iCloud Mail, then turn off “Use on this iPhone.” If you're removing another email account: Turn off Mail.

Can you have 2 email addresses for Apple ID

You can have 2 Apple IDs with 2 different email addresses. If you create/use a new Apple ID, you will lose access to some of your data and the purchases made with your existing Apple ID. You can try setting up Family Sharing between the IDs if you want to be able to share purchases made with the IDs.

How do I use an existing email as an Apple ID

In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID. Choose Change Apple ID. If you changed your Apple ID to a third-party email address, check your email for a verification code, then enter the code.