Retrieve purchased music from a non-existent email

Is there any way for me to retrieve music that I purchased when I had another email address when that email address no longer exists?

iPhone 16e, iOS 26

Posted on Dec 3, 2025 11:34 AM

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Posted on Dec 7, 2025 8:57 PM

Sign back into the old Apple ID

Try signing into the old Apple ID here:

https://appleid.apple.com

Even if you cannot receive email at that address, you can still sign in if:

  • You remember the password
  • You have 2-factor authentication set up with a phone number
  • You can answer security questions (for older accounts)


Once you’re in:

App Store → Purchases → Re-download your music

You do NOT need access to the old email inbox for this.

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Dec 7, 2025 8:57 PM in response to Seventh_Virgo

Sign back into the old Apple ID

Try signing into the old Apple ID here:

https://appleid.apple.com

Even if you cannot receive email at that address, you can still sign in if:

  • You remember the password
  • You have 2-factor authentication set up with a phone number
  • You can answer security questions (for older accounts)


Once you’re in:

App Store → Purchases → Re-download your music

You do NOT need access to the old email inbox for this.

Retrieve purchased music from a non-existent email

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