How to delete an Apple Account

If you really don't want to have an Apple Account associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.Apple does allow you to delete iCloud account, and to temporarily close it too. There are a few reasons to completely delete an Apple Account, formerly Apple ID, including some that are quite sensible and plausible. For example, a person may have multiple accounts set up by accident but only wants to use one and not the other.On the other end of the scale, there are reasons such as no longer wanting to be associated with Apple or its products at all. On a more extreme level, it could be someone wishing to disassociate themselves from technology as a move to go "off-grid." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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How to delete an Apple Account
If you really don't want to have an Apple Account associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.

Apple sign-in prompt with a lock icon; email field shows deletethisaccount@rightnow.com; red password icon and arrow button present.
Apple does allow you to delete iCloud account, and to temporarily close it too.

There are a few reasons to completely delete an Apple Account, formerly Apple ID, including some that are quite sensible and plausible. For example, a person may have multiple accounts set up by accident but only wants to use one and not the other.

On the other end of the scale, there are reasons such as no longer wanting to be associated with Apple or its products at all. On a more extreme level, it could be someone wishing to disassociate themselves from technology as a move to go "off-grid."


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums