How to remove Apple ID permanently and completely

Not every user of modern smartphones knows how to remove Apple ID from an iPhone. There are several simple ways to do this from a computer or smartphone.

Reasons to delete your Apple ID

Buying phones that another person has used is profitable. Often people buy an iPhone with an old account from a previous user. In such cases, add a new profile and get rid of the old one.

Also, in order to transfer or sell a smartphone, you need to delete personal data, including Apple ID. Otherwise, it could be used by attackers. Therefore, many are wondering how to delete the old owner’s Apple ID.

P Once Apple ID is deleted, it will be impossible to restore all information and account.

The user will lose his photos, videos, passwords, and so on. Therefore, it is necessary to first save all important information on other devices or drives.

How to remove Apple ID completely and permanently

Before this procedure, a person must be fully aware that it will be impossible to restore the account back. Also, due to deletion, it will not be possible to revive all purchases that occurred from this account.

All data stored in iCloud cannot be restored. All subscriptions to services will no longer function.

If a person is disappointed in the manufacturer and wants to use other devices, it is not at all necessary to delete the account. After all, it may come in handy in the future. If you take such a responsible action, you can simply freeze your account. To do this, you need to turn off the devices that are associated with your account.

However, if a person is wondering how to delete Apple ID permanently, to do this you need to:

  1. Go to the company’s website and unlink all equipment that is connected to your account. You need to select all phones, tablets and computers and click on the link "Delete".
  2. At the bottom of the site there is a tab where you need to create a PIN code. It is needed to contact support very quickly if it requires confirmation of the user’s identity.
  3. The last step is to contact customer support. Sometimes employees do not immediately agree to delete an account, so it is necessary to convincingly and truthfully state all the reasons for getting rid of the account.

The support service may refuse.

After all, a real person is communicating with the user and it may seem to him that the reasons for deletion are frivolous.

Method 1: Delete from iPhone

Many people do not know whether it is possible to remove Apple ID on an iPhone. This is a very real task.

To do this you need:

  • From your phone go to the section "Settings".
  • At the very bottom there is a red key "Exit", you need to click on it.
  • Disable " Find iPhone" To do this, you will need to enter a password.
  • Click on footnote "Exit", which is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
  • As soon as a window pops up with the inscription: “ Delete profile and other data located on iPhone", you need to click on "Exit".


This method is suitable for many versions of phones. Therefore, the owner of the gadget who did not know how to remove Apple ID on iPhone 4s/5s can use these instructions.

Method 2: removal via computer

To get rid of a profile, you will need a MAC or Windows computer. In other cases this will not be possible.

To do this, you need:

  • Launch ITunes.
  • Go to the store and press the button "To come in".
  • Enter your Apple ID details.
  • In your account settings, log into your account.
  • Make the necessary changes.
  • Follow the same steps on the official website.


If you follow these instructions, you can delete your Apple ID account. You need to log in to the site to do everything planned.

Method 3: Using Apple Support


From any device you need to go to the support service website, then log in by filling out all the required fields. Next, create a request requesting account deletion.