Delete iCloud Account without password

Hello,


I have not used my iPhone 4 in several years now.. I started it and discovered I was signed into iCloud using an old email address (no longer valid). Is it possible to delete the account without the password? Is it possible to verify address information of old and new account for example?


Thnx!

Posted on Jan 21, 2020 6:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2020 7:07 AM

You cannot sign out of or delete an account without knowing the password. That’s basic account security. So you will have to recover the account and reset the password first.


Recover your Apple ID when you can’t reset your password - Apple Support

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Jan 24, 2020 7:03 AM in response to imobilizer

Greetings, imobilizer.


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. From my understanding, your iPhone 4 is activation locked to an Apple ID which no you no longer have access. I’m happy to help.


First, I encourage you to learn how to remove activation lock, here: Turn off Activation Lock


You can also learn what to do If you forgot your Apple ID password.


Best wishes. 

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