Old Apple ID
How do I disable or remove an old Apple ID from my iMac?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
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How do I disable or remove an old Apple ID from my iMac?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
Use the article below as a guide to places you need to sign out of your Apple ID. You need to do that before you deactivate or delete your ID.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
Use the article below as a guide to places you need to sign out of your Apple ID. You need to do that before you deactivate or delete your ID.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.
You can deactivate or delete an Apple ID account. Apple recommends doing the first for the obvious difference noted below.
How to deactivate your Apple ID account https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208503
“If you request account deactivation, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. When you're ready to reactivate your Apple ID, contact Apple Support, provide your access code, and we’ll help you reactivate your account. If you lose this code, we won't be able to help reactivate your account."
How to Delete your Apple ID Account https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208504
“While your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support with the unique alphanumeric access code you received, and we’ll help you cancel your request. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data.”
Just had to remove (-) the inactive account from “Internet Accounts” and sign in with the updated iCloud password. This is the appropriate guidance to follow. Thank you. dgs
You are welcome.
Old Apple ID