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How do I delete my Apple ID

I need to delete my Apple ID now

Posted on Aug 22, 2020 11:25 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 1:36 AM

You can deactivate or delete an Apple ID account. Apple recommends doing the first for the obvious difference noted below. But, your circumstances will dictate your choice.

 

How to deactivate your Apple ID account  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208503

 

“If you request account deactivation, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. When you're ready to reactivate your Apple ID, contact Apple Support, provide your access code, and we’ll help you reactivate your account. If you lose this code, we won't be able to help reactivate your account." 

 

How to Delete your Apple ID Account https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208504 


“While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data.”

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Aug 23, 2020 1:36 AM in response to sharrita33

You can deactivate or delete an Apple ID account. Apple recommends doing the first for the obvious difference noted below. But, your circumstances will dictate your choice.

 

How to deactivate your Apple ID account  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208503

 

“If you request account deactivation, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. When you're ready to reactivate your Apple ID, contact Apple Support, provide your access code, and we’ll help you reactivate your account. If you lose this code, we won't be able to help reactivate your account." 

 

How to Delete your Apple ID Account https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208504 


“While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data.”

Aug 23, 2020 10:01 AM in response to sharrita33

Make sure you do the below before deleting the Apple ID.


  • Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple ID account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can't sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted.


Aug 23, 2020 11:51 AM in response to sharrita33

Did you see the information I posted above, particularly this:


How to Delete your Apple ID Account https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208504 


“While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data.”

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