I cannot access my rescue email address

Here is my problem. I have multiple AppleIDs because I am stupid, but I only use one. I bought a new Macbook Pro recently, and when I went to buy something off of the App Store, I was unable to do so because I do not remember the security questions for my Apple ID. I followed everybody's directions to go change my security questions, but the caveat is that I cannot access my rescue email address anymore.

If you don't have access to your rescue email account (you won't be able to change it until you can answer 2 of your questions) then you will need to contact iTunes Support / Apple to get the questions reset.
Contacting Apple about account security : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
When they've been reset you can then use the steps half-way down this page to update your rescue email address for potential future use : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5312

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HT5312 I cannot access to rescue email. How I can change the email?

I cannot access to rescue email. How I can change the email?

Go to http://appleid.apple.com and sign in. Click 'Edit' next to the address which forms the ID and enter the new address.
Then go to iTunes and sign out if necessary, then sign in with the new ID address. (The account and actual ID remain the same, you've just changed the login.)
If you have an iCloud account using the same ID, turn off Find My iPhone/iPad/Mac if it is enabled, and sign out before proceeding. Failure to do this will cause problems.

I cannot access my old email address anymore, however I have used it for my apple ID and now I want to delete it because the account has never been verified in the first place so my password for it doesn't work. What do I do?

I cannot access my old email address anymore, however I have used it for my apple ID and now I want to delete it because the account has never been verified in the first place so my password for it doesn't work. So when I want to download apps I have to sign in with apple id but I can't so I made a new one, However I can't seem to be able to delete the old one. What do I do?

You can't merge Apple IDs. You also can't cancel (delete) and existing ID, you can only choose to stop using it.
If your old ID was compromised and you can no longer access it, you'll have to contact Apple for assistance. Go to https://expresslane.apple.com ; click 'See all products and services' at the bottom of the page. In the next page click 'More Products and Services, then 'Apple ID'. In the next page select 'Other Apple ID Topics' then then 'Apple ID account Security’.

HT5312 I can no longer access my rescue email address. I have forgotten my security questions so am locked out. Is there a way round this?

I have an Apple ID which I use for itunes. I cannot now access the rescue email account I gave when registering. I have forgotten my security questions and they keep sending emails to the email address I can't access and now I am locked out.

If you don't have accessto your rescue email address (you won't be able to change it until you can answer 2 of your questions) then see if this user tip helps : https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-4551
e.g. you can try contacting iTunes Support : http://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ - click on Contact iTunes Store Support on the right-hand side of the page, then Account Management , and then try Apple ID Account Security
or try ringing Apple in your country and ask to talk to the Accounts Security Team : http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57

What if I cannot access my old email address to verify?

I need to verify my Icloud account, but the email I have on file for it is for an old employer and I cannot access it. What can I do to get it changed?

I cannot change my iCloud email address to my new email address.

HT5312 Cannot use old rescue email address as primary address

I have deleted my rescue email address and then save but when I try to change the primary address with the old rescue email address it says:
This email address is designated as your rescue email address and cannot be used as your Apple ID or Primary email address. Please choose another.
I have tried everything I could.. but it seems that my old rescue email address is still there as a ghost rescue email !
Please help

No need to wait a few days.
The ghost rescue mail in my case was found in the password and security settings. You still need to change it there.
See this discussion :
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18467633#18467633

I no longer have access to the email address that is stipulated as my rescue email address and I cannot remember the answers to my security questions. Please advise how I go about changing / updating the answers to the security questions.

I no longer have access to the email address that is stipulated as my rescue email address and I cannot remember the answers to my security questions. Please advise how I go about changing / updating the answers to the security questions.

Contact iTunes Support:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699?viewlocale=en_US
or by email:
https://ssl.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
Cheers,
GB

I am trying to change my Apple ID. Try to do this I keep getting an error message saying 'This email address is designated as your rescue email address and cannot be used as your Apple ID or Primary email address. Please choose another.' The email address

I am trying to change my Apple ID. Try to do this I keep getting an error message saying ‘This email address is designated as your rescue email address and cannot be used as your Apple ID or Primary email address. Please choose another.’ The email address that I want to use did use to be my recovery email but I have changed it, so that address is no lonegr associated with my account. I do not understand why I cannot use it as my Apple ID now. Can anyone help?

Contact iTunes customer support for assistance.

Cannot get link for contact to work. Rescue email address is no longer valid and I cannot remember my security questions to update it

I cannot make any more iTunes or Apps purchases because I cannot remember my security questions. I have read online that you cannot update rescue email address (mine is no longer valid) until you answer the security questions. I have clicked on the link for support on account management but it never opens. I am very upset because all I am needing to do is make purchases. Any ideas or numbers or actual links you can post in response is appreciated.

Click here and find the phone number for your country.
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TS1645 I want to change my ID and when I try to it says that that e-mail cannot be used for my id because it is my "rescue" email address. How can I change my "rescue" e-mail address?

I want to change my ID and when I try to it says that that e-mail cannot be used for my id because it is my "rescue" email address. How can I change my "rescue" e-mail address?

Go to My Apple ID (appleid.apple.com), click "Manage your Apple ID," and sign in.
With the Name, ID, and Email Address drawer selected, click Edit next to Apple ID and Primary Email Address.
Enter your new email address.
Click on Password and Security;
Answer the security question;
Delete your email from rescue address;
Do logout and login again into manage your apple id;
Go back to Name, id and email address;
Change your primary email address;
Verify your email address.

HT5312 Hi How do i change my rescue email address if i no longer have access to it and forgot my security answers?

Hi How do i change my rescue email address if i no longer have access to it and forgot my security answers?

You won't be able to change the address until you can answer 2 of your questions - you will need to contact iTunes Support / Apple to get the questions reset.
Contacting Apple about account security : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
When they've been reset you can then use the steps half-way down the page that you posted from to update your rescue email address for potential future use

How do I Change my rescue email address (it is incorrect) if I cannot answer the security questions?

I have changed over my Windows box and logging in with a new Apple ID email address. All goodm but now it is asking me the answers to security questions from 10 years ago. When I go to reset security questions, the "rescue email"address is incorrect. How can I change that???
Help! My whole Apple ID system is now locked down.

Alternatives for Help Resetting Security Questions and/or Rescue Mail
     1. If you have a valid rescue email address, then use this procedure:
         Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions.
     2. Fill out and submit this form. Select the topic, Account Security. You must
         have a Rescue Email to use this option.
     3. This is the only option if you do not already have a valid Rescue Email.
         These are telephone numbers for contacting Apple Support in your country.
         Apple ID- Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security. Select
         the appropriate country and call. Ask to speak to the Account Security Team.
     4. Account security issues almost always require you to speak directly to an
         Apple representative to securely establish your identity as the account holder.
         You can set it up so that Apple calls you, either immediately or at a time
         convenient to you.
            1. Go to www.apple.com/support.
            2. Choose Contact Support and click Contact Us.
            3. Choose Other Apple ID Topics and choose the appropriate topic for
                your issue.
            4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
         Note: If you have already forgotten your security questions, then you cannot
         set up a rescue email address in order to reset them. You must set up
         the rescue email address beforehand.
Your Apple ID: Manage My Apple ID.
                        Apple ID- All about Apple ID security questions.

I have a MSN email address but using a Mac; recently I cannot access my man email account; have I been hacked and what should I do? Thanks

I have a MSN email address but using a Mac; recently I cannot access my man email account; have I been hacked and what should I do? Thanks

simply telling us you can't access your email really tells us nothing. more details please.

HT201356 Can you please put the steps to change the rescuer email address since I cannot receive any emails

Can you please put the steps to change the rescuer email address since I cannot receive any emails

The steps on the page that you posted from should work, but you can only change your rescue email address if you remember your answers to your security questions :
- log into the account via the 'manage your apple id' button on http://appleid.apple.com
- select the Password & Security section on the left-hand side of your account's screen
- answer the account's security questions
- you will then get a screen where you can change the address (and/or the questions)
If you can't remember your answers, and you aren't receiving the reset email to your current rescue email account (and you've checked the spam folder as well as the inbox on it, and tried clicking the reset link again) then you will have to contact Support in your country to get the questions reset.
Contacting Apple about account security : Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security
If your country isn't on that page then try this form to contact Support : https://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html
When they've been reset follow the above steps for changing your rescue email address

HT5312 What if I no longer use my rescue email address and cannot remember the username or password for that email address to retrieve the answers to my challenge questions?

What if I no longer use my rescue email address and cannot remember the username or password that I set up as my rescure email?

You need to ask Apple to reset your security questions; this can be done by phoning AppleCare and asking for the Account Security team, or clicking here and picking a method, or if your country isn't listed in either article, filling out and submitting this form.
They wouldn't be security questions if they could be bypassed without Apple verifying your identity.
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