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I have a Apple iPhone, iPad and Mac computer that was given to me. Do I delete that person’s Apple ID and create a new one for me?

iMac 21.5″, 10.15

Posted on Sep 8, 2021 8:39 PM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2021 9:44 AM

Yes. Do the steps in these documents even though you are not the person doing the selling (it should have been done before you got the devices by the former owner):


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Read:

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support


Set up your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support


Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support

The process is similar for most Macs.

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