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Why can't I just sign out of iCloud without signing out of Apple ID?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 12, 2021 4:07 PM

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Phil0124

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Posted on Dec 12, 2021 4:26 PM

Because they are not separate things. Your Apple ID is what is signed into iCloud.

If you sign out of iCloud you are removing your Apple ID from being logged into iCloud.

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Phil0124

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Dec 12, 2021 4:26 PM in response to ogiie80

Because they are not separate things. Your Apple ID is what is signed into iCloud.

If you sign out of iCloud you are removing your Apple ID from being logged into iCloud.

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