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Unlink ipad

I want to unlink my iPad from my account. I want the iPad to be used by my kids with no link to me

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 30, 2021 6:07 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 6:23 AM

Perhaps the easiest and most effective method of “unlinking” your iPad from your account - and prepare the device for reuse - is to follow this procedure:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


This process will:

  • sign-out from iCloud and other Apple services
  • disable the activation lock that prevents re-use
  • remove the device from your AppleID account
  • erase all data


The iPad will be returned to an initial setup state - from where you can set-up again as a new device with a new AppleID. You can setup Family Sharing and Parental Controls as needed.


You may find this information to be helpful with setting-up an AppleID for a minor - and considering appropriate controls:


Apple for Kids - Official Apple Support

Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child – Apple Support

Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

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Sep 30, 2021 6:23 AM in response to Shannon3917

Perhaps the easiest and most effective method of “unlinking” your iPad from your account - and prepare the device for reuse - is to follow this procedure:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


This process will:

  • sign-out from iCloud and other Apple services
  • disable the activation lock that prevents re-use
  • remove the device from your AppleID account
  • erase all data


The iPad will be returned to an initial setup state - from where you can set-up again as a new device with a new AppleID. You can setup Family Sharing and Parental Controls as needed.


You may find this information to be helpful with setting-up an AppleID for a minor - and considering appropriate controls:


Apple for Kids - Official Apple Support

Help your child set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child – Apple Support

Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

Unlink ipad

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