Whether you’d like to delete a secondary account or part ways with an Apple ID for another reason, read on for how to permanently delete an Apple ID account.
Apple offers the option to permanently delete your Apple ID account as well as temporarily deactivating it. If you’re sure you want to delete your account, jump below.
If you’re not sure yet, here’s what happens when you delete an Apple ID (via Apple’s data and privacy page):
An alternate option to deleting or deactivating your account is changing your Apple ID email address.
What happens when my account is deleted?
How to permanently delete an Apple ID account
- Head to Apple’s data and privacy webpage login
- Log in to the account you’d like to delete
- Toward the bottom, click on Request to delete your account
- Make sure you want to delete your account and double-check backups of your data
- Double check if you have any subscriptions with your Apple ID
- Choose a reason for deleting your account, click Continue
- Follow the remaining prompts to permanently delete your Apple ID account
Here’s how the process looks:
Once you’re logged in, click Request to delete your account at the bottom:
Make sure to follow the recommended steps before deleting your account. When ready, choose a reason and click Continue.
Follow the remaining prompts to permanently delete your Apple ID account.
If you’re considering a temporary deactivation instead, here’s what that entails:
We’ve also got a tutorial on how to change your Apple ID email address if that could be the best solution for you.
What happens when my account is deactivated?
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