Can't update apple ID on my Mac to sign into icloud

I changed my apple ID to a different email address a while ago. But I cannot sign in to icloud on my Mac because the Mac still shows the old ID. I can sign into icloud on the icloud site with the new ID. Because my Mac still shows the old ID, icloud is not storing any new data for me. How can I change my apple ID on this laptop? I already made sure it is changed everywhere I can, but I still cannot access my icloud information. Thanks!

Welcome to Apple Support Communities
To change the iCloud account, first you have to log out of the old one. Open System Preferences > iCloud, and if you don't want to lose your contacts, calendars, notes..., untick all services first. Then, press "Sign Out" at the left part of the window.
Finally, insert your new Apple ID and password, and follow the steps

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