User level: Level 1 (4 points)I changed my phone number today. When I try to add my new phone number to my Apple Account, I get a message saying that this phone number is already in use with another Apple Account. The number is now mine. I need help adding it to my Apple Account!
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Posted on Sep 27, 2026 4:40 AM
User level: Level 10 (462,771 points)Sep 27, 2026 10:02 AM in response to bsmla
Unless you have used the number with a second account you have, the only thing i can think of is the number was re-issued to you too quickly from when it was used with another person.
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Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256365883