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remove a duplicate child account

I set up a second Apple ID for my son and now I want to delete it altogether and remove it from family sharing.


iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Jan 18, 2021 4:38 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2021 5:27 PM

Some people have been able to delete extra accounts using the steps in the articles below. Make sure you sign out from the places in the 4th link before deleting the ID. If you fail to sign out of your device before deleting the ID, the device may become useless.


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      

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Jan 18, 2021 5:27 PM in response to julietotten12

Some people have been able to delete extra accounts using the steps in the articles below. Make sure you sign out from the places in the 4th link before deleting the ID. If you fail to sign out of your device before deleting the ID, the device may become useless.


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      

remove a duplicate child account

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