What are my options to gain access to delete my prior iCloud account when I no longer have the phone and number and cannot recall password. The ifortgot link is only looping back to the old phone or email to reset. I am at a loss. My air tag is linked to former as well, while I did reset it is still linked to my former account and will not link to new phone and account. Name on both accounts match
iPhone 15, iOS 27
If you do not have access to a two-factor authentication trusted number, read about how to get a verification code and sign in by using other methods --> Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
- Use a Trusted Device. If you have a trusted device (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch running the minimum system requirements; see System requirements for iCloud - Apple Support ), the verification code is displayed automatically on your trusted devices or manually using Settings.
- Get a code from an Account Recovery Contact --> Set up a recovery contact for your Apple Account - Apple Support
If you find you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery (If you forgot your password and can’t sign in to your Apple Account - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. The post by shoeluvr13 at this link provides additional detail about the account recovery process: Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community
Here are links to posts by Community contributors which provide additional detail about the account recovery process and what to do if you do not receive a text or call: Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community and How can I reset my Apple Account password? - Apple Community and How to delete Apple ID when you can't log… - Apple Community This thread outlines the multi-step process and final recovery —> My Apple ID is locked, how do I fix it? - Apple Community , and this one about things you should and should not do while waiting —> How can I recover my Apple ID after multi… - Apple Community This is a very long user contributed document about account recovery —> https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250009681
Once your account is working again it is a good idea to set up multiple trusted numbers, trusted devices, or recovery contacts (the articles above tell you how to do this).
Can I gain access to prior iCloud
