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I have established a new Apple ID but I am unable to delete the previous one. What can I do since I am not tech savvy?

I have established a new Apple ID but I can’t delete the previous one. I have tried several options but nothing is working. What do I do?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jan 24, 2021 6:58 AM

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Posted on Jan 24, 2021 7:17 AM

Why do you want to delete the ID?


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. 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 24, 2021 7:17 AM in response to Jjconway501

Why do you want to delete the ID?


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. 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      



I have established a new Apple ID but I am unable to delete the previous one. What can I do since I am not tech savvy?

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