leighfromaus
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Q: how do I delete an apple id?

I have changed servers but my Ipad keeps associating my ID with my old email address. I no longer have access to the old server so I don't receive any messages on what I can do. Can I delete the old ID and set up a knew one? I would appreciate any advice on this.

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leighfromaus

iPad 2, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Dec 8, 2013 5:48 PM

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  • by Ocean20,

    Ocean20 Ocean20 Dec 8, 2013 5:50 PM in response to leighfromaus
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    Dec 8, 2013 5:50 PM in response to leighfromaus

    You can't delete apple ids but you can adopt a new one.  All downloads are forewever linked to the ID that was used to download it.

     

    CHANGING APPLE ID/EDIT ACCOUNT INFORMATION/CHANGE ITUNES COUNTRY

    Tap Settings / iTunes & App Stores, then tap the Apple ID signed in. Sign out of the current Apple ID account and then sign in with another account or create a new Apple ID http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2731?viewlocale=en_US

    Go to settings/facetime and tap the ID there and log out and log in with new ID.

    Go to settings/messages and turn off imessages wait 30 seconds and turn it back on, go to “receive messages  at” tap on the ID there, sign out and sign in with new ID.

    Go to settings/icloud and delete the account and when prompted select “keep information on your device” then turn it back on with the new ID.

  • by Demo,

    Demo Demo Dec 8, 2013 5:58 PM in response to leighfromaus
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    Dec 8, 2013 5:58 PM in response to leighfromaus

    When you say that you changed servers, I assume that you mean that you changed email/internet providers. If that is what you mean, do NOT create a new Apple ID, simply change the email address that you use for your Apple ID. As Ocean20 said, purchases are forever tied to the Apple ID that was used to make the purchases. Creating anew ID will screw things up royally for you and there is no need to do so.

     

    Read this for the instructions on how to change the email address. This merely changes the name that you use for your Apple ID to your new email address but it does not create a new ID.

    Apple ID: Changing your Apple ID

  • by Alfred DeRose,

    Alfred DeRose Alfred DeRose Dec 8, 2013 6:00 PM in response to leighfromaus
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    Dec 8, 2013 6:00 PM in response to leighfromaus

    If you delete the old Apple ID and use a new one, none of the old apps and other content you already purchased will be usable on your iPad. Apps, music, videos and other content cannot be transferred to a new Apple ID, nor can Apple IDs be merged.

     

    Your best best is to simply change your Apple ID Email. Follow these instructions.