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How can I remove a number associated to an old Apple ID?

I have an old apple ID that I do not use. It has my phone number associated to it. I want to use my current apple ID with my phone number. It will not let me because that number is associated with my old apple ID.

How can i resolve this? Does deleting the old account help?


thank you


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MacBook Pro (M2 Max, 2023)

Posted on May 25, 2023 8:16 AM

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Posted on May 25, 2023 8:34 AM

Remove the number from the Old Apple ID


In order to remove a Phone number from Apple ID trusted number


If the phone number is associated with iMessage/Face Time then you need to turn that off first.


  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your device.


Remove the number from https://appleid.apple.com

Watch the GIF below





Add another phone number to your Apple ID from web browser.

Watch the GIF below abd Click on Add Number (On the last screen)



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May 25, 2023 8:34 AM in response to herb0529

Remove the number from the Old Apple ID


In order to remove a Phone number from Apple ID trusted number


If the phone number is associated with iMessage/Face Time then you need to turn that off first.


  1. Go to Settings > Messages and turn off iMessage.
  2. Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime.
  3. Restart your device.


Remove the number from https://appleid.apple.com

Watch the GIF below





Add another phone number to your Apple ID from web browser.

Watch the GIF below abd Click on Add Number (On the last screen)



How can I remove a number associated to an old Apple ID?

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