AOL Usernames can no longer be used with the iTunes Store

As of April 1, 2015, AOL Usernames can no longer be used to sign in to the iTunes Store. If you didn't manually convert your AOL Username before April 1, your Username has been automatically converted to an Apple ID.

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You can no longer use an AOL Username to log in to the iTunes Store. All AOL Usernames that weren't manually converted before April 1, 2015, have been converted to an Apple ID.

If you used your AOL Username (also known as an AOL Screen Name) to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store, and didn't convert it to an Apple ID before April 1, your AOL Username has been automatically converted to an Apple ID.

The next time you try to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store with your AOL Username, you'll see a message with your new Apple ID. You'll also be prompted to reset your password.

What will my new Apple ID look like?

Converted AOL Usernames will be your AOL Username plus an email address ending. For example, if your AOL Username was jappleseed, your new Apple ID will look like one of the options below:

  • jappleseed@aol.com
  • jappleseed@aim.com
  • jappleseed_AppleID@aol.com

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