How to switch @iCloud.com addresses between Apple IDs in 2026?

Apple should make it much easier to switch an old @iCloud.com address to a new iCloud.com address and still keep your old one like it is with the regular mails like Gmail and Outlook addresses since every Apple ID has its unique ID number this shouldn’t be a problem in 2026 when so many Apple users struggles with the same issue. Switching, address between accounts shouldn’t be impossible even if its a @icloud.com adress

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Original Title: Why can’t you change your @icloud.com address on another Apple-ID when every Apple account has it’s own unique number. Like none @icloud.com addresses. So many have issues with this in 2026

Posted on Oct 28, 2026 9:22 PM

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Ingo2711

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Oct 29, 2026 1:48 AM in response to AseDestiny

Did yo already have a look at this article?

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If an Apple Account is only used for making purchases, those purchases can be migrated to a primary Apple Account to consolidate them.

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Who can migrate purchases

You can migrate apps, music, and other content you’ve purchased from Apple on a secondary Apple Account to a primary Apple Account. The secondary Apple Account might be an account that's only used for purchases. You’ll need to know the primary email address or phone number and password for both accounts, and neither account should be shared with anyone else. Learn more about migrating purchases between accounts.

At the time of migration, the Apple Account signed in for use with iCloud and most features on your iPhone or iPad will be referred to as the primary Apple Account.
At the time of migration, the Apple Account signed in just for use with Media & Purchases will be referred to as the secondary Apple Account.

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Migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another Apple Account - Apple Support