How can I delete my Apple ID?

Delete my Apple ID


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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 12:43 PM

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Posted on Aug 14, 2023 1:06 PM

Hi there,


See this instructions on how to request a deletion of your Apple ID. Deletion of your Apple ID is permanent, so think about it before you take action



  • Back up the data that you store in iCloud—including content for any Apple or third-party apps that store data using iCloud—to a place that doesn’t use your Apple ID for access.
  • Download apps, gamesmusicmovies, TV showsbooks, and audiobooks that you don’t have copies of.
  • Review any active subscriptions. When your account is deleted, subscriptions are canceled at the end of their billing cycles.
  • Pay off any remaining loan installments that you have with Apple Pay Later.
  • Save copies of any Apple-related information that you currently need or expect to need.
  • Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple ID account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can't sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted.

How to permanently delete your Apple ID

Sign in with your Apple ID at privacy.apple.com on a Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPad, and select “Request to delete your account”.

When you request account deletion, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. Make sure that you keep this access code in a safe place. For a short period of time while your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support, provide your access code, and we’ll help you cancel your request so you can resume using your Apple ID. 

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Aug 14, 2023 1:06 PM in response to sourabh223

Hi there,


See this instructions on how to request a deletion of your Apple ID. Deletion of your Apple ID is permanent, so think about it before you take action



  • Back up the data that you store in iCloud—including content for any Apple or third-party apps that store data using iCloud—to a place that doesn’t use your Apple ID for access.
  • Download apps, gamesmusicmovies, TV showsbooks, and audiobooks that you don’t have copies of.
  • Review any active subscriptions. When your account is deleted, subscriptions are canceled at the end of their billing cycles.
  • Pay off any remaining loan installments that you have with Apple Pay Later.
  • Save copies of any Apple-related information that you currently need or expect to need.
  • Make sure that you sign out of all your devices to avoid issues with apps that use your Apple ID account or iCloud. After your account is deleted, you can't sign out of iCloud or turn off Find My iPhone Activation Lock on your devices. If you forget to sign out, you might not be able to use your device when your account is deleted.

How to permanently delete your Apple ID

Sign in with your Apple ID at privacy.apple.com on a Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPad, and select “Request to delete your account”.

When you request account deletion, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. Make sure that you keep this access code in a safe place. For a short period of time while your request is being processed, you can contact Apple Support, provide your access code, and we’ll help you cancel your request so you can resume using your Apple ID. 

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