Before you begin, sign out of any Apple devices linked to your Apple ID. And make sure you have an up-to-date iCloud backup so you don't lose important data like contacts or other information.

You'll also need access to your Apple ID email address to verify the change. So you want to check that you have the password for your email account.

With that done, let’s get started:

• Go to appleid.apple.com on your iPhone, Mac, or PC and sign in with your current Apple ID and password. It's easy to reset your Apple ID password if you don't remember it.
• The website will take you directly to the Login and Security section. Click the Apple ID tab to continue.
• Next, enter your new email address in the Change your Apple ID box that appears. If the email address you entered is unavailable, another Apple user is using that email address. Unless the user disconnects this email from their account, you will need to use a different email address or create a new Apple ID.
• Click Change Apple ID and you will be asked to enter a verification code that has been sent to your new email address. Look for it in your inbox and enter it in the empty boxes provided. If you can't find the verification code, make sure you verify the correct email. You can also search for the most recent email sent by noreply@apple.com.
• After entering the verification code, the dialog box will close, indicating that you have successfully changed your Apple ID email address.
• Sign in to all your Apple devices and services with your new Apple ID. Please note that you cannot change an Apple ID within 30 days of the last change.