Sign out of apple id on ipad

Sign out of apple id on ipad

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When trying to change the account or accounts associated with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that has Screen Time enabled with a passcode—ostensibly for a child—you will find that the Sign Out option is grayed out. That’s true in System Preferences in macOS and individual apps, and in Settings > account name > Sign Out and Settings > Media & Purchases in iOS and iPadOS.

The simple solution can be a little difficult to find, because there’s no prompt or information about why it’s grayed out. It’s unavailable to prevent a device locked down by Screen Time restrictions from evading them by signing out of the associated Apple ID.

This may seem non-obvious if you are trying to change the account associated with media and purchases—as many people use a secondary account for that—instead of the Apple ID used for iCloud that’s associated with a Family Sharing group or for which you’ve set controls that are synced among a kid’s devices.

In either case, or if there’s a single Apple ID, disable Screen Time for the person in question. For instance, with Family Sharing and an iPhone, go to Settings > account name > Family Sharing > Screen Time > child’s name and tap Turn Off Screen Time. Then Sign Out of the Apple ID, make any changes, and sign back in or with a different account. Now, re-enable Screen Time for that person.

This is an annoying way to solve the problem, because it disables all the Screen Time settings, which have to be re-created when it’s re-enabled. It would be nice if Apple allowed you to store a template of Screen Time settings or create a profile that could be loaded.

This Mac 911 article is in response to a question submitted by Macworld reader Benjamin.

Also read: How to unlock an Apple ID that’s locked or disabled.

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When I tried to sign out of Apple ID for a test today, I found the "Sign Out" option is greyed out with a note "Sign out is not available due to restrictions." I can't sign out of my Apple ID. Why this happened? I searched online with doubt and found many people encountering the same issue. Thus I collect information and prepare this article for you to talk about the cause and solution to the problem "can't sign out of Apple ID."

Part 1. Why "Sign Out" Is Greyed out in Settings

There aren't many reasons for the issue "can't sign out of Apple ID."  When "Sign Out" is greyed out on your iPhone, go to check if the Screen Time is enabled on your iPhone. When the option is enabled, you can't sign out your Apple ID with Screen Time on.

Screen Time can be enabled on your iPhone by yourself or by your parents. Here we will show you how to turn off Screen Time and sign out your Apple ID.

Part 2. Disable Screen Time Enabled by You

The solution will be easy if it is you turn on Screen Time. You simply need to follow the step below to disable it. The situation varies slightly based on whether a Screen Time passcode is set or not.

If there is no Screen Time passcode or you remember the passcode.

Step 1. Go to Settings on your iPhone. 

Step 2. Tap on Screen Time. Find "Turn Off Screen Time" at the bottom of the page and tap on it. Tap to confirm and then the Screen Time is disabled.

Step 3. Suppose you have set a passcode for Screen Time. You need to enter the Screen Time passcode when you tap "Turn Off Screen Time" in Step 2. Enter the passcode and confirm again to turn off Screen Time.

Sign out of apple id on ipad

If you couldn't remember your Screen Time passcode, you can make use of the "Forgot Passcode?" option to remove Screen Time Passcode. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Change Screen Time Passcode > Turn Off Screen Time Passcode, then tap "Forgot Passcode? " to input your Apple ID and password to remove the passcode. Then you can continue to turn off Screen Time.

After these steps, the "Sign Out" option will be available and you can log out of your Apple ID here.

Step 1. Head to the Settings app. Tap on your Apple ID name.

Step 2. Go to "Sign Out" at the bottom of the page. Tap to enter your Apple ID password.

Step 3. Select data you want to keep a copy on this device and tap "Sign Out."

Sign out of apple id on ipad

Part 3. Remove Screen Time Set by Your Family 

Apart from working as a tool to limit your time spent on iPhone, Screen Time can also be used for parent control. If the Screen Time is set by your parent to limit your time on iPhone and block some services, you need the password from your parent or turn it off and get rid of the Screen Time. If this is impossible, then you need EaseUS MobiMover, which allows you to unlock iPhone without the password, to remove the Screen Time passcode without data loss.

A Screen Time Password removal tool helps you get rid of Screen Time password in three steps. You just need to follow the on-screen instruction to proceed. The Screen Time Password removal tool offers you more useful functions apart from disabling the Screen Time passcode. It includes the following features.

  • Unlock Screen Password - Remove password from iPhone, supporting 4/6-digit passcode, Face ID, and Touch ID
  • Unlock Apple ID - Remove Activation/iCloud Lock from iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
  • Unlock Screen Time Password - Disable Screen Time without a password 
  • iOS Password Manager - View and export password saved on iPhone
  • Remove iTunes Backup Encryption - Remove iPhone backup password

Step 1. Start EaseUS MobiUnlock on your PC. Connect your iPhone to the PC with a USB cable. Trust this computer on your device screen if asked. Choose "Unlock Screen Time Passcode" to continue.

Sign out of apple id on ipad

Step 2. EaseUS MobiUnlock will recongize your iPhone/iPad and display its model. Then please click "Unlock Now" to move to next step.

Sign out of apple id on ipad

Step 3. Then follow the instruction on the screen to turn off "Find My iPhone" or "Find My iPad." If the option is already off on your iOS device, skip this step.

Sign out of apple id on ipad

Step 4. Then EaseUS MobiUnlock will start to remove Screen Time Passcode and turn off Screen Time. After the process finishes, go to your iPhone and follow the on-screen instrcution to set up iPhone. You can find Screen Time disabled in Settings.

Sign out of apple id on ipad

Conclusion

The article helps you locate the cause of why you can's sign out of Apple ID. You can fix the problem by turning off the Screen Time. While, due to the multi-role of Screen Time, there are several different ways to turn it off. We have listed all the methods in this guide. Hope you can sign out your Apple ID successfully now.

How do I logout of my Apple ID on my iPad?

Sign out on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Go to Settings > [your name]..
Scroll down to the bottom..
Tap Sign Out..
Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. ... .
Turn on the data that you want to keep a copy of on your device..
Tap Sign Out..
Tap Sign Out again to confirm that you want to sign out of iCloud..

Why can't I sign out of my Apple ID on my iPad?

From your post it appears that you're unable to sign out of your Apple ID because restrictions are enabled. Let's see how we can help. If you've turned restrictions on, you can go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, to turn them off. Keep in mind, you will need to enter the Screen Time passcode.

Does signing out of Apple ID delete everything?

After signing out of your Apple ID on your Mac, you can still access your iCloud documents, data, photos, and videos on your other devices set up using your Apple ID, and on iCloud.com. If you sign in with your Apple ID again on your Mac, your iCloud documents and data reappear on your Mac.