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Old Apple ID

How do I disable or remove an old Apple ID from my iMac?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 11, 2020 4:22 PM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2020 5:27 PM

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.      

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Jul 11, 2020 4:23 PM in response to dgspa

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.”

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