Unable to change Apple id

I have been able to change my apple id on my iphone, my ipad, and my laptop. For some reason i can't change it on my mac. I get a message that tells me i can't use a password that has been used in the past year. I have never used this password, in fact i just made it up. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thank you

iMac 21.5″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 7:47 AM

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Limnos

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Sep 21, 2023 8:59 AM in response to carolfromsequim

You should only have to change it in one place and it will transfer it to other devices automatically. Read about what to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password - What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support

Not that an "Apple ID" is an email address. the password is something else.

Sep 21, 2023 9:40 AM in response to Limnos

I want to thank Limnos for giving me an answer. Great information that solved my problem.

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