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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 gearWill I lose everything if I delete my Apple ID?The answer to the question whether signing out of Apple ID deletes everything is No. However, it indeed will delete some of your data from your device to some degree. When you sign out of your Apple ID, any iCloud data on your device will be removed, but it still remains in iCloud.
What happens when you remove account from Apple ID?Apple removes the account details associated with the Apple ID, permanently deleting them and making them unusable for all Apple services, such as the App Store, iTunes, Apple Pay, iMessage, and any purchased or downloadable content on those services.
How long after deleting Apple ID can I use it again?If you should permanently delete an Apple ID, the Apple ID is permanently deleted. If you want to reuse an email address, I'm not sure that the deleted email address ever comes available, due to the potential for scams and fraud.
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