How can I change my iCloud ID to match my new Apple ID on my iPhone? When you get a new Apple ID, you may want to change the old iCloud account in iCloud to match the new Apple ID. But when you try logging out of iCloud, it may inform you the data stored in iCloud will be erased at the same time. Don't worry! You can easily back up your data on your iPhone using the solutions in this article. For users who want to save their data, we created this guide to help you change iCloud account on iPhone without deleting and losing data.

• Part 1. Can You Change iCloud Account on iPhone?
• Part 2. How to Change iCloud Account on iPhone without Losing Data
  • Tip 1. Keep Data in Settings
  • Tip 2. Back up Data via iTunes/Finder
  • Tip 3. Sync Data to iCloud
• Part 3. How to Switch iCloud Account on iPhone [Need Apple ID Password]
  • Method 1. Shift iCloud Account via Settings
  • Method 2. Alter iCloud Account in appleid.apple.com
• Part 4. How to Replace iCloud Account on iPhone without Password
  • Method 1. Use an Apple ID Removal [Find My in Disabled Status]
  • Method 2. Use an Activation Unlocker [Find My in Enabled Status]
• Part 5. FAQs about Changing iCloud Account on iPhone
• Part 6. Conclusion

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Part 1. Can You Change iCloud Account on iPhone?

Yes. You use an Apple ID to access all Apple services, including iCloud. When the Apple ID changes, you can also alter the iCloud account at the same time by signing out of the previous account and signing in with the new one. If you have more than one Apple ID, you can also log into different Apple ID accounts in iCloud. Here are four different ways to replace the iCloud account.

Methods	Requirement	Difficulty
Settings	An iPhone The Old and New Apple ID Password	Low
appleid.apple.com	An Apple Device The New Apple ID Password	Moderate
An Apple ID Removal	An iPhone A Computer	Low
An Activation Unlocker	An iPhone A Computer	Moderate

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Part 2. How to Change iCloud Account on iPhone without Losing Data

Before we dive into more solutions for iCloud account change, we should know how to reserve our data in iCloud first. To avoid data loss, we provide you with three methods to back up your data in iCloud. The prerequisite for the following methods is that you need to provide the correct Apple ID password.

Tip 1. Keep Data in Settings

The most common way to preserve your data is to keep iCloud data on the iPhone. In the case of changing your Apple ID password on the iPhone, you can prevent your data from being losing by the following steps.

Step 1. Launch Settings.

Step 2. Hit the Apple ID name > iCloud.

Step 3. Tap on Apps Using iCloud, choose the apps you want. Then press Keep on My iPhone.

Step 4. Sign out of your old Apple ID and sign in with the new Apple ID password.

Step 5. Touch on Merge.

Tip 2. Back up Data via iTunes/Finder

Another way you can resort to is to access iTunes on Windows or Finder on Mac. iTunes is a multifunctional software designed by Apple that can be used to backup and restore data from Apple devices. The steps to back up data via iTunes are below.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to a computer and run the latest version of iTunes.Click the iPhone icon and select Summary in the left sidebar.

Step 2. In the Backups section, select This computer and tick the Encrypt local backup next to it.

Step 3. Enter the password to unlock the iPhone backup, then click Back Up Now.

Step 4. After signing into the new Apple ID, back into iTunes. And select Restore Backup.

Step 5. When the iPhone restarts, you need to wait for it to complete syncing with the computer.

Tip 3. Sync Data to iCloud

The iCloud can store your data as well, so you can sync the data on your iPhone to iCloud. The process is pretty simple, you just need to do some settings on your iPhone. Here's how to.

Step 1. Go to Settings.

Step 2. Tap on iCloud > iCloud Backup.

Step 3. Turn iCloud Backup on and press Back Up Now.

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Part 3. How to Switch iCloud Account on iPhone [Need Apple ID Password]

In Apple devices, no matter which service you want to log into, you need an Apple ID password. If you have the old and new Apple ID password, it's not difficult to switch the iCloud account on an iPhone. There are two ways to change the iCloud account for your reference.

Method 1. Shift iCloud Account via Settings

Do not standby other devices, you can shift the iCloud account on the iPhone at any time you want. The common way is changing the Apple ID you use currently in Settings. The iCloud account will also alter at the same time.

Step 1. Start Settings.

Step 2. Hit your Apple ID and scroll down to tap Sign Out.

Step 3. Enter the Apple ID password to remove the old Apple ID.

Step 4. Then log into the new Apple ID with a password. At that point, the iCloud account on the iPhone is changed.

Method 2. Alter iCloud Account in appleid.apple.com

As we mentioned before, the iCloud account will be changed when you change the Apple ID. So you can get into the official website of Apple ID to remove the old Apple ID and log into the new Apple ID here. You can do as follows.

Step 1. Enter appleid.apple.com.

Step 2. Select Sign-in and Security.

Step 3. Click Email & Phone Numbers then click the remove icon next to it.

Step 4. Input the new Apple ID and then click Change Apple ID.

Step 5. Enter and confirm your password. The iCloud account will be replaced as well.

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Part 4. How to Replace iCloud Account on iPhone without Password

The solutions required an Apple ID password to change the iCloud account we've mentioned in Part 3. Considering some users do not access the Apple ID password due to forgetting, we can offer you other two methods based on the Find My status on iPhone to shift the iCloud account with no need of an Apple ID password.

Method 1. Use an Apple ID Removal [Find My in Disabled Status]

If you have disabled the Find My iPhone, you still can't replace the old Apple ID when you do not remember the previous Apple ID password. You don't have to fear about that. It's still possible to remove the old Apple ID without a password by an Apple ID remover. Here the tool we recommend to you is MagFone iPhone Unlocker. It's a versatile software that you can employ to unlock Apple ID, screen passcode, and remove MDM. Here you can use it to remove the old Apple ID from your iPhone.

Step 1 Connect the iPhone to A Computer

Use a USB cable to link your iPhone and a computer. Then run the MagFone iPhone Unlocker software. After the device is detected, click the Unlock Apple ID option and click Start to enter the next step.

Step 2 Download and Verify the Firmware Package

At this part, you need to ensure the information on the screen matches your iPhone. If there is something wrong with it, correct it by yourself and select the right firmware package to download.

Step 3 Start to Remove Apple ID without a Password on iPhone

After downloading the firmware package, click Unlock. Then the software will take only a few minutes to remove your old Apple ID from the iPhone.

Method 2. Use an Activation Unlocker [Find My in Enabled Status]

For the iPhones in which the Find My iPhone is enabled, it's more difficult to shift the iCloud account. Because you need to bypass the activation lock before you change the iCloud account. Activation Lock is a security measure taken to protect your iPhone from thieves after turning the Find My iPhone on. So if you do not remember the original Apple ID password and the iCloud lock occurs, you can use MagFone Activation Unlocker to bypass it. This is a professional and powerful way to bypass iCloud lock on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. If you need to use it, this is a simple guide.

Step 1Launch MagFone Activation Unlocker First

Run the MagFone Activation Unlocker after connecting the iPhone to a trusted computer. Choose the Remove iCloud Activation Lock option on the software and then click Start.

Step 2Start to Download Jailbreak Tool on Computer

Here you need to download a jailbreak tool to jailbreak your iPhone based on the iOS version of your iPhone. The process is different on a Windows PC or Mac so you should follow the onscreen instructions or do as the note below.

Step 3Bypass the Activation Lock on Your iPhone

When the jailbreak is completed, you can confirm the iPhone information on the screen. Next, click the Start button to get rid of the Activation Lock on your iPhone. Confirm your iPhone keeps connected during the entire process.

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Part 5. FAQs about Changing iCloud Account on iPhone

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Part 6. Conclusion

So far, all methods have been introduced in this article. All methods have certain requirements and limitations. To prevent data loss, you can back up your data before using any method. Then, with your Apple ID password, you can easily change your iCloud account on your iPhone by replacing your old Apple ID. However, for certain users who have forgotten the correct password, these methods are not applicable. Therefore, based on whether your iPhone has turned on Find My iPhone, we recommend two reliable software to help you remove your previous Apple ID.