Show Whether you’d like to delete a secondary account or part ways with an Apple ID for another reason, read on for how to permanently delete an Apple ID account. Apple offers the option to permanently delete your Apple ID account as well as temporarily deactivating it. If you’re sure you want to delete your account, jump below. If you’re not sure yet, here’s what happens when you delete an Apple ID (via Apple’s data and privacy page):
An alternate option to deleting or deactivating your account is changing your Apple ID email address. How to permanently delete an Apple ID account
Here’s how the process looks: Once you’re logged in, click Request to delete your account at the bottom: Make sure to follow the recommended steps before deleting your account. When ready, choose a reason and click Continue. Follow the remaining prompts to permanently delete your Apple ID account. If you’re considering a temporary deactivation instead, here’s what that entails:
We’ve also got a tutorial on how to change your Apple ID email address if that could be the best solution for you. For more help getting the most out of your Apple devices, check out our how to guide as well as the following articles:
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Michael Potuck@michaelpotuck Michael is an editor for 9to5Mac. Since joining in 2016 he has written more than 3,000 articles including breaking news, reviews, and detailed comparisons and tutorials. Michael Potuck's favorite gearCan an iCloud account be deleted?If you are not logged in, sign back into your iCloud account at Apple. Click the words, Go to your Apple ID account page under Manage Account. Scroll down to the Data & Privacy section at the bottom, and click Manage Your Privacy. The bottom of the page is the option to Delete Your Account.
Does deleting Apple ID delete iCloud?No more access to services such as iCloud, the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, Apple Pay, iMessage, FaceTime, and Find My iPhone. In addition, Apple Store appointments and AppleCare support cases associated with the account are canceled.
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