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Can't remove accounts from Email / Internet accounts

Hi,


I've added to old iCloud accounts to Email app to check old emails.

I disabled them and tried to remove them completely from my OS, but it says:


"The iCloud account “...@icloud.com” is shared by other applications on this Mac."

"You can remove this account in Internet Accounts."


So I navigate to Internet Accounts, I select account and click "Delete Account", it's redirecting me to previous page, the account is gone from the list for 2 seconds and then it's back again.


When it's back, the account has label "Unknown - Inactive", unless I click on it and it does change the label to email address.


How do I get rid of these 2 old accounts?


Thanks in advance.

Mac mini, macOS 13.4

Posted on May 28, 2023 2:45 AM

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Posted on May 28, 2023 8:46 AM

a6400 wrote:

Hi,

I've added to old iCloud accounts to Email app to check old emails.
I disabled them and tried to remove them completely from my OS, but it says:

"The iCloud account “...@icloud.com” is shared by other applications on this Mac."
"You can remove this account in Internet Accounts."

So I navigate to Internet Accounts, I select account and click "Delete Account", it's redirecting me to previous page, the account is gone from the list for 2 seconds and then it's back again.

When it's back, the account has label "Unknown - Inactive", unless I click on it and it does change the label to email address.

How do I get rid of these 2 old accounts?

Thanks in advance.


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May 28, 2023 8:46 AM in response to a6400

a6400 wrote:

Hi,

I've added to old iCloud accounts to Email app to check old emails.
I disabled them and tried to remove them completely from my OS, but it says:

"The iCloud account “...@icloud.com” is shared by other applications on this Mac."
"You can remove this account in Internet Accounts."

So I navigate to Internet Accounts, I select account and click "Delete Account", it's redirecting me to previous page, the account is gone from the list for 2 seconds and then it's back again.

When it's back, the account has label "Unknown - Inactive", unless I click on it and it does change the label to email address.

How do I get rid of these 2 old accounts?

Thanks in advance.


Call Customer Support (800) MY–APPLE (800–692–7753)

or on line https://getsupport.apple.com/



Outside the USA—Contact Apple for support and service by phone

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world.

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



May 28, 2023 11:20 AM in response to a6400

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and try removing the accounts from there. Then reboot normally.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


Can't remove accounts from Email / Internet accounts

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