Working with the iPhone becomes easy once the user has set up the device. After that, you can not worry about the work of accounts and related programs. But questions may arise at the time of buying or selling a smartphone. The user must know how to change the account on the iPhone.
Why change your profile?
Before you figure out how to change an account on an iPhone, you should turn to another question. You need to understand what the owner does before selling or transferring the device.
Erase all personal data from your phone before handing it over. But doing it manually is inconvenient. In addition, you can inadvertently forget about some hidden files. Therefore, it is recommended:
- unpair with Watch if configured;
- keep device backup data;
- sign out of iCloud, iTunes Store and App Store;
- do a factory reset;
- Unregister iMessage if necessary.
ExactlyThis is what a complete cleaning looks like. But sometimes the user only needs to change the account on the iPhone. How to do it?
Change with ID
This is the username you need to register to continue using iTunes or the Apple Store, and to use iCloud. This account allows you to manage your personal files. When selling a smartphone, you need to remove it or replace it with a third-party one. After purchasing the device, you will need to create an Apple ID account.
Account change needed:
- when selling the device;
- when buying a used smartphone;
- if someone found out your personal data;
- to use your phone from scratch.
This option is definitely not suitable for those who have forgotten the password, since you need to remember it to change the entry.
Working with iCloud
This is an important resource that stores the user's personal data. Therefore, first of all, you need to know how to change the iCloud account on the iPhone. To do this, go to the smartphone settings (gray gear on the main screen).
One of the first items there is an Apple ID account. You need to go to it to continue changing iCloud. In some older versions, this item was in the section of the same name.
After switching to iCloud, you need to scroll down the screen and find the "Log out" button. The system will ask for an Apple ID code. You need to select "Disable". This will help unlink Find My iPhone from the respective account.
Belowthere is a list of data that can be saved. For example, in order for all contacts to remain on the smartphone, you need to enable the option by moving the slider to the right. You can also leave browser settings, calendar entries and notes.
If you don't need any iCloud data, or if you've already made a backup, you can turn off all the sliders. Thus, it will be possible to delete all data from the smartphone.
In the upper right corner of the screen, you can find the "Exit" button, which you need to click. The system will prompt you to confirm this process.
iCloud New Launch
How to change iCloud account on iPhone? After logging out of the account, we return to the smartphone settings. At the top of the screen there is a button for a new account login. If there is no saved Apple ID entry, you will be able to enter new settings. Next, you can go to iCloud. In earlier versions, there is a menu of the same name in the settings.
After entering the credentials, you need to click on the "Login" button. A notification will pop up on the display. You must enter the unlock code for your phone. It had to be written down after the device was set up for the first time.
The next step is to merge user data. If you left calendar data or contacts, you can combine them with your iCloud account. You can refuse this.
To save, you need to go to the program menu. Below will be listed all the resources that save files in the cloud. You need to enable those parameters that you want to combine with the new account. Just enable the slider.
Working with a used device
Many users do not know what to do if they bought a used iPhone. How do I change my iCloud account?
It is important that no reset to the original configuration will help in this matter. The owner needs to talk to the former smartphone user immediately during the purchase. If he suddenly forgot or did not know, you need to ask him to delete the iPhone from his account.
To do this, he must log into his iCloud account on the official resource. It is from there that you can cancel the binding of the smartphone to the account. On the page, you need to select a menu with options.
In a new window, all devices associated with the account will be listed. You need to select the smartphone that the user has sold and come to the data. A cross will be displayed to the right of the device, which you should click on. Thus, it will turn out to untie the account from the sold device in order to enter your data.
Disable Apple ID account
Also no less important may be the question of how to change the account on the "iPhone-6" or any other model via Apple ID.
You should know right away that the process will be successful if the account name is mail from Google, Yandex or any other service. If you use mail ending in @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com, the owner will fail.
How to change account on "iPhone-7"? You can use a computer or smartphone. You can also use iTunes.
Change profile throughPC
So, you need to open the official resource of the company. There we are looking for a section with an Apple ID profile. We log into the account using an account name, which can be a phone or email, and a cipher.
You will be able to manage your account data on the page. You need to go to it to continue the process.
On the right is the username, which can be changed. Change of e-mail is available below: just click on the "Change" button. The system will ask you to enter a new email address. The site sends a message to the mailbox in which it requires you to confirm the changes: just click on the appropriate link. After that, another Apple ID will be linked to the iPhone.
Working with iTunes
How to change account on iPhone? We use the iTunes application. Launch it and go to the "Shop" section. The application will ask for login information. We enter them to get to the account profile management.
It will be possible to edit the data in the account dialog box. You should click on the appropriate section, and then specify a new email. The program will send a letter to the address requiring identification. Click on the link.
Working with iPhone
On a smartphone, changes are made through the menu or the App Store. Using the store, you need to go to the appropriate application and enter the account parameters. After that, account management will appear, where you can change your email address.
How to change account on "iPhone 4"? To do this, go to the settingsdevices. Again, we are looking for an icon with a gray gear on the screen. Then select "Log out of your account". The system will request a new login.
In the new window you need to create an account. To do this, enter a new mailbox, country, password and date of birth. You will also need to select a security question and answer.
If you've unlinked iCloud before, changing your Apple ID might be even easier. To do this, you will need to run a factory reset. After switching on, the smartphone will require you to enter new data. This way you can switch accounts.
If you decide to keep your iCloud data, you can change your account through the settings. In this case, all data will remain, and the new Apple ID can be used.
Mail problems
How to change account on "iPhone-5S" if the set name ends in @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com. You should change the current address to a new one, but with the same extension. In this case, the mail must be associated with the account.
How to change account on "iPhone-5"? You need to go to the official website and find your Apple ID profile. It has an item with editing an account, where you can enter new login parameters.
The Apple ID will be displayed below. Under it, you can edit the data. The user will have access to a list of addresses that are allowed to be used as a replacement. It will be possible to take only the address that is already associated with the account.
After selecting the appropriate mail, you need to wait for the changeID.
Older versions of smartphones
How to change account on "iPhone-5"? To do this, you must also enter the device settings. The very first item is the username. Next, you need to select the line "Name, phone numbers and e-mail".
A new window will open where you can edit your contact information. In this menu, you can erase your Apple ID. Next, the system offers to use the new parameters in order to continue full-fledged work with the smartphone.
Change password
How to change account password on iPhone? Here it is immediately worth specifying the moment that in order to change you need to know the old password. If you want to change it because you forgot, you will have to proceed a little differently.
If you remember your password, you can use your Mac to change it. You need to sign in to your Apple ID profile on your computer. You need to do this on the official website. Next, look for the "Security" section. You can change the code in it.
In a small dialog box, you will need to enter the old cipher and twice the new one. Below is the level of its security. There are also recommendations that will help make the password more reliable. After that, you can change it.
The next login will need to be done with a new password. The smartphone will also ask you to enter the changed data.
Change password on smartphone
You can use your smartphone for this task. If it's running iOS 10.3 or later, you'll need to go to your device's settings and select a name. Next you need to goin the "Password and Security" section. In it, you can just change the data. During the change, you need to enter not only the old, but also the new password, as well as specify the device unlock code.
Lost password
And how to change your account password if you forgot it? To do this, you need to reset the encryption. It can be done in different ways. It all depends on the type of protection.
With two-factor authentication, you need to go to the smartphone settings. Next, you need to enter the account and the "Password and Security" section. After the device will indicate the instructions for recovery.
If you're not signed in to iCloud while doing this, you might have problems. You will need to indicate in your account that you have forgotten your password, and then follow the instructions again.
If email is selected for protection, then you need to use the official website to recover your password. You need to go to the account page. Next, you need to enter the ID and click "Continue". The system will recognize that you have forgotten your password and prompt you to answer a security question, use an email message, or request a recovery key.
Two-Step Verification is also slightly different. The initial steps of the procedure are similar. You must indicate in your account that you have forgotten your password. Next, you need to enter the two-step verification key. To do this, the user specifies a trusted device. The system sends a message with a code to it. It must be entered in order to continue changing the password.
Change Apple Music profile
Apple Music account may also require data change. But getting there is even more difficult. To do this, you need to go to the application. Then select its settings and the "Music" section. It contains the "Home Sharing" item. Thanks to him, you can try to change your account.
After going to this menu, you need to go under the corresponding Apple ID entry in the store profile. In the "Selection" tab, you need to scroll to the very bottom. The active account will be listed there. It can be changed immediately. In this case, Apple Music will automatically switch to another account.
Problems when switching accounts
In general, changing your Apple ID is a simple process. If you have everything configured correctly before, then no problems should arise. But there are some failures in this action.
What should I do if I can't change the ID? It can be changed to any email that is not yet used in the database. Keep in mind that if an existing address ends in @icloud.com, @mac.com, or @me.com, you won't be able to change it to a third-party one. Also in this case, the edit button will not be in the account menu. In new versions of the operating system, there is also no option to delete an email address.
Maybe you don't need to change your e-mail, but go to another account. In this case, it is enough to log out of the old account and enter the data of the new one.
If you encounter other failures or errors, you will have to seek help from specialists. Perhaps the problems are related to the hardware or more serious systemmalfunctions. In this case, only a specialist in the official service center can help you.
