I've gotten 60 or 70 messages that that my iCloud doesn't work and to select preferences. The message says I will get an email to verify but I never get an email. I've checked old email, blocked email, and have low filters on emails. Any ideas?

Question

've gotten 60 or 70 messages that that my iCloud doesn't work and to select preferences.  The message says I will get an email to verify but I never get an email.  I've checked old email, blocked email, and have low filters on emails.  Any ideas?

Answer 1

Hey CarolinQc,
Thanks for the question. The symptoms you are experiencing can result from an Apple ID address that has been changed prior to signing out of all of the services. Before you change the email address associated with your Apple ID, you’ll want to sign out of all services to avoid this. As a fix, you can temporarily change your Apple ID back to the old address:
iOS 7: If you're asked for the password to your previous Apple ID when signing out of iCloud
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5223
Change your Apple ID temporarily
If signing out and back in to iMessage or FaceTime didn't help, try these steps:
1. Change your Apple ID to the Apple ID you used previously. You shouldn't need to verify the email address.
2. Go to Settings > iCloud. Complete these steps only if the Find My [Device] setting is turned on:
          - Scroll down and tap Delete Account, then tap Delete to confirm.
          - Tap “Keep on My [Device]” or “Delete from My [Device].” In either case, your data remains in iCloud and will be updated on your device when you sign in to iCloud again.
          - Enter the password for your previous Apple ID.
3. Change your Apple ID to the new email address that you want to use. You'll need to verify the email address.
4. Return to Settings > iCloud and sign in with your new Apple ID.
Additional Information:
Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5796
Thanks,
Matt M.