The iTunes Store email is always the same as your Apple ID. The email address is used as an account name. You can sign in with your Apple ID and its password to access Apple services, such as iCloud, iTunes Store, App Store, iBook, and Apple Music. The iTunes Store email is very important as it contains your payment details, security features, and privacy information.

However, if the email address associated with your Apple ID is not yours, it may cause privacy disclosure. Or your old email account will be canceled, and you want to change a frequently used email address. You should refer to here. In this article, we will introduce the ways to change iTunes Store email, whether the iTunes Store ID is yours or not.

Why You Need to Change iTunes Store Email

Many iOS users still use a inactive email account as their iTunes Store ID. What's more, some people even use an invalid email address. In the above cases, we highly recommend you to change your iTunes Store email with an active, valid email address.

Using an active email address for your Apple ID can effectively secure your account. You will receive important emails from Apple. When you purchase apps or content or renew any service from the iTunes Store, Apple will email the detail of the purchase. So you can check your bill in time. If an unauthorized user is trying to change or hack your iCloud account, you will also receive an email from Apple. If you need to change iTunes Store email, just read the following methods.

How to Change iTunes Store Email When You Have Password

The iTunes Store email is an essential authentication for all Apple devices. It contains your important personal details and payment information. If your email account will be canceled or is not secure, you should change iTunes Store email as soon as possible. You should take the following steps to complete the process.

Step 1. Go to appleid.apple.com using Safari on your iPhone.
Step 2. Enter your Apple ID and password to log in.

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Step 3. If Two-Factor Authentication is enabled on your Apple ID, go ahead and verify your identity.
Step 4. Under the Accounts tab, click on "Edit".

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Step 5. Click on "Change Email Address".

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Step 6. Enter the new email address you want to use and click on "Continue".

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Step 7. A verification code will be sent to your new email box. Check your email box and click on the provided link.
Step 8. Enter the verification code in the box on appleid.apple.com
Step 9. Click on the "Verify" button.
Step 10. Click on "Done" to complete the process.

How to Change iTunes Store Email on iPhone/iPad without Apple ID Password

iTunes Store ID is important for all iOS users. If you don't know the Apple ID password. Your device is no longer safe, as it may be cracked or changed by others. In this case, we highly recommend you to change iTunes Store email on your iPhone or iPad with a familiar one. As you cannot log in appleid.apple.com without Apple ID password, you should use third-party software - iMyFone LockWiper to remove the old Apple ID directly. Then you can create a new one with your active email address on your iPhone or iPad to enjoy the Apple service.

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Key features of iMyFone LockWiper:

  • Help to change iTunes Store email instantly on your iPhone or iPad without the Apple ID password.
  • Remove previous Apple ID, iCloud account and iTunes Store ID permanently.
  • Secure your Apple device, make your device cannot be locked or tracked by previous Apple ID and iTunes Store ID.
  • It is very easy to use and does not require knowledge of any technical skill.
  • It can also unlock screen locks, Restrictions passcode, and Screen Time passcode.
  • Support all Apple devices and all iOS versions including iOS 16.

How to change iTunes Store email directly using iMyFone LockWiper:

Step 1. Download and open LockWiper on your computer, and tap "Unlock Apple ID".

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Step 2. Connect your Apple device to a computer.
Step 3. Tap on "Start to Unlock" to remove the iTunes store ID, iCloud account and Apple ID.

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Step 4. LockWiper will complete the process in 5 minutes.

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Step 5. You can create a new iTunes Store ID with your frequently used email address on your iPhone or iPad.

What You Need to Know Before Starting

Before getting started, you need to figure out the difference between the iTunes Store email with your email account. And we also offer some tips for you.

1. About Apple ID and email account:

Your iTunes Store ID is always associated with an Apple ID. Your Apple ID features an email address as its account name, like @gmail.com or @yahoo.com. But your email box password is probably different from your Apple ID password. So you should make sure you know the password of your new email account to access the verification code.

Whenever you create an Apple ID account, Apple automatically creates an iCloud email account for you. This iCloud email account cannot be disabled from the Apple ID. And it cannot be used to create another Apple ID account.

2. Log out all devices before starting:

It is also advised that you should log out your Apple ID from all the Apple devices associated with it before changing the email address. It can effectively prevent errors. Go to "Settings > [Your Name] > Log Out".


The iTunes Store email address is quite important to secure your device. This article tells you how to change iTunes Store email with a familiar one.
If your Apple device is logged with someone else's Apple ID and iTunes Store ID, and you don't know its password, you can try to use iMyFone LockWiper. It removes the previous iTunes Store email and Apple ID in 5 minutes. So you can change iTunes Store email with your own email account on your iPhone or iPad.