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How to regain access to a deactivated Apple ID?

how to regain access to a deactivated apple ID


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Posted on Nov 1, 2022 2:46 AM

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User profile for user: David McKinlay
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Posted on Nov 1, 2022 5:09 AM

If you have deactivated an Apple ID - or in Apple's terminology deleted it - then you can't recover it. The deletion is permanent.


This is noted in How to delete your Apple ID account - Apple Support

Deleting your Apple ID is permanent. After your account is deleted, Apple can't reopen or reactivate your account or restore your data.

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User profile for user: David McKinlay
David McKinlay
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Nov 1, 2022 5:09 AM in response to addajo

If you have deactivated an Apple ID - or in Apple's terminology deleted it - then you can't recover it. The deletion is permanent.


This is noted in How to delete your Apple ID account - Apple Support

Deleting your Apple ID is permanent. After your account is deleted, Apple can't reopen or reactivate your account or restore your data.

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