What happens to iCloud if I change my Apple ID?

What happens to iCloud if I change my Apple ID?

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. My account is associated with both my new email and an old iCloud.

Should Apple ID and iCloud Id be the same?

As mentioned earlier, the Apple ID is used for signing into the iCloud. When you log into the iCloud, the email address and password are your Apple ID. The iCloud can be thought of as an extra service added on top of the Apple ID login. And as they are so tightly linked, they can often be considered the same account.

How do I change my iCloud account to match my Apple ID?

first go in settings–>iCloud–>scroll down and sign out then chose delete. Agree to delete and to delete from that device. U then can go back into settings then iCloud and type in your current valid Apple ID and same password.

How do I change my Apple ID without losing everything?

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. Purchases are tied to the Apple ID that was used to purchase them, so they would have to be obtained by the new Apple ID.

How do I transfer iCloud data to new iCloud?

A: Unfortunately there is no way to automatically transfer information between two iCloud accounts on the back end, so when you create a new iCloud account, it essentially begins as an empty shell. Transferring your information into it must be done from a computer or iOS device.

How do I change iCloud account on iPhone without deleting?

Answer: A: Try going to Settings/iCloud and stop syncing everything. Confirm that data is still on the phone. Then sign out of iCloud and back in with the new ID.

What happens if you change Apple ID on 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.

What happens when you change your Apple ID?

If you no longer use the email address that’s associated with your Apple ID, you can change it. You won’t lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.

Will I lose everything if I change my Apple ID?

Then sign in with your own iCloud accounts, and then choose to ‘merge’ the Contacts from your iPhone to your iCloud account. Also, sign out of the old Apple ID under Settings > Messages, Settings > Facetime and Settings > iTunes & App Stores. Then, sign in with your new Apple ID.