How do I leave iCloud Family Sharing Account?

My iCloud is linked to a family sharing account how do I leave. The owner of the account doesn’t use that iCloud account any more





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Posted on Jan 6, 2025 2:57 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2025 9:42 AM

Read this support article about managing membership of a family sharing group --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support

Follow the shortcut to:

- How to leave a family sharing group --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support

- How to remove anyone 13 or over if you are the Organizer. --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support

- Disband a family group --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support


If your family includes children under 13 (age varies by country or region), you must first transfer them to a different Family Sharing group or request that Apple delete their accounts entirely.


Move a child to another group using Family Sharing - Move a child to another group using Family Sharing - Apple Support


On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap Family. If you don't see Family, tap your name, then tap Family Sharing. 

3. Tap your name.

4. Tap Stop Using Family Sharing.


Any family member age 13 or older* can remove themselves from a family group. If you have Screen Time turned on for your account, the family organizer must remove you.


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Jan 6, 2025 9:42 AM in response to Pomaixo

Read this support article about managing membership of a family sharing group --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support

Follow the shortcut to:

- How to leave a family sharing group --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support

- How to remove anyone 13 or over if you are the Organizer. --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support

- Disband a family group --> Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support


If your family includes children under 13 (age varies by country or region), you must first transfer them to a different Family Sharing group or request that Apple delete their accounts entirely.


Move a child to another group using Family Sharing - Move a child to another group using Family Sharing - Apple Support


On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap Family. If you don't see Family, tap your name, then tap Family Sharing. 

3. Tap your name.

4. Tap Stop Using Family Sharing.


Any family member age 13 or older* can remove themselves from a family group. If you have Screen Time turned on for your account, the family organizer must remove you.


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