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Child account

I accidentally set my child up with the wrong birth year so it appears as though he is 11 instead of 13. I’ve since added a new account for him but need to delete the original. How do I do this?

Posted on Dec 25, 2019 1:50 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2019 1:56 PM

You can try the below.


Make sure you sign out from the places in the 4th link before deleting the ID.


How to delete your Apple ID account


Apple ID – How to Delete


Delete Apple ID (new)


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  


From the article below. 


Without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can't help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.


Security and your Apple ID

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Dec 25, 2019 1:56 PM in response to JZak66

You can try the below.


Make sure you sign out from the places in the 4th link before deleting the ID.


How to delete your Apple ID account


Apple ID – How to Delete


Delete Apple ID (new)


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  


From the article below. 


Without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can't help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.


Security and your Apple ID

Child account

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