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Delete old unused appleID

I must have created an Apple ID with another email address years ago . It is not linked to my account and also to no phone number but I can’t remember the security question so I can’t log in to delete the account. Is there any other way to delete it?

Posted on Jun 24, 2021 4:45 AM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2021 6:14 AM

"If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201485


To find out 'How to delete your Apple ID account', click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT208504


However, just as Apple will need for you to prove that you are the true owner of an account as they did with your security questions, so they will for you to do any action on your account including deleting it.


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303 "Without proof of your identity ... and other carefully selected criteria(1), Apple Support can't help you perform any actions on your account."


Also worth noting is it may eventually disappear https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/icloud/en/terms.html

VII. B " In addition, Apple may terminate your Account upon 30 days’ prior notice via email to the address associated with your Account if (a) your Account has been inactive for one (1) year; or (b) there is a general discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof."

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Jun 24, 2021 6:14 AM in response to StefLi

"If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201485


To find out 'How to delete your Apple ID account', click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT208504


However, just as Apple will need for you to prove that you are the true owner of an account as they did with your security questions, so they will for you to do any action on your account including deleting it.


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303 "Without proof of your identity ... and other carefully selected criteria(1), Apple Support can't help you perform any actions on your account."


Also worth noting is it may eventually disappear https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/icloud/en/terms.html

VII. B " In addition, Apple may terminate your Account upon 30 days’ prior notice via email to the address associated with your Account if (a) your Account has been inactive for one (1) year; or (b) there is a general discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof."

Delete old unused appleID

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