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How can I delete my Apple ID

I need to delete my Apple ID and create another one

Posted on Apr 9, 2020 12:46 PM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2020 1:08 PM

Why not just change your Apple ID? Then you would lose nothing. Sometime there are compelling reasons for creating a new Apple ID, but you haven't mentioned any.


See the instructions for changing your Apple ID below.

 

Change your Apple ID (Be very aware of the restrictions here.) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667

 

Before changing your Apple ID using a computer, sign out of all Apple  services that use your Apple ID. If you are going to use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, then stay signed in with your Apple ID on only that device. This instruction is taken from the above document under the heading Before you change your Apple ID.

 

For sign out purposes, see Where can I use my Apple ID? https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202659 “This list is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. It's not intended to include every feature or service that uses Apple ID. Visit the Apple ID support page for more information.”

 

There may be some redundancy, but see What to do after you change your Apple ID or password 

 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071



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Apr 9, 2020 1:08 PM in response to Kimmier99

Why not just change your Apple ID? Then you would lose nothing. Sometime there are compelling reasons for creating a new Apple ID, but you haven't mentioned any.


See the instructions for changing your Apple ID below.

 

Change your Apple ID (Be very aware of the restrictions here.) https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202667

 

Before changing your Apple ID using a computer, sign out of all Apple  services that use your Apple ID. If you are going to use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod, then stay signed in with your Apple ID on only that device. This instruction is taken from the above document under the heading Before you change your Apple ID.

 

For sign out purposes, see Where can I use my Apple ID? https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202659 “This list is provided for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. It's not intended to include every feature or service that uses Apple ID. Visit the Apple ID support page for more information.”

 

There may be some redundancy, but see What to do after you change your Apple ID or password 

 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071



Apr 9, 2020 12:57 PM in response to Kimmier99

You can deactivate it or delete the ID.


Apple ID - How to deactivate your Apple ID account.    


All purchases made using an Apple ID are tied to the ID. Delete the ID and you will need to download them using your new ID. There have been posts by people who have contacted Apple Support and they were told that if you delete an ID associated with an email address, you can never reuse the email address for an Apple ID.   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      

How can I delete my Apple ID

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