This tutorial shows you the steps to sign out of iCloud and your Apple ID (both are the same) on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. It also mentions the steps to sign in again. The entire process is easy but has some consequences. Let us tell you everything about this. Show
Table of Contents hide Consequences of signing out of iCloud or your Apple ID List of things you cannot use after signing out Why you might want to sign out of your Apple ID and sign in again How to sign out of your Apple ID or iCloud On iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch On Apple Watch On Mac Can you use App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime after signing out of iCloud? How to sign in to your Apple ID or iCloud On iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch On Apple Watch On Mac Consequences of signing out of iCloud or your Apple IDHere’s what happens when you sign out of iCloud or Apple ID. Please note that the consequences are limited to that device only. You can continue to use the iCloud services on your other devices. Also, once you sign in again, everything will sync and work like before.
List of things you cannot use after signing outHere’s a list of services you can no longer use. For your ease, we have mentioned some alternatives to that service in brackets. Note: Almost every service has an alternative. For instance, if you turn off Find My iPhone, you may have luck in getting the lost iPhone’s location using your Google Maps History. But this is an ineffective (and maybe stupid) alternative. So, we haven’t mentioned those.
Why you might want to sign out of your Apple ID and sign in again1) While passing your device to a family member, you may want to remove your Apple ID and add theirs. Doing this will ensure they don’t edit your contacts, reminders, calendar events, and more. It’ll also keep your and the new owner’s data separate. Related:
2) If you created a new Apple ID or your office or school gave you one, you’ll have to sign out of the current ID. 3) When iCloud doesn’t sync things like contacts, reminders, messages, photos, and more across devices, signing out of Apple ID and signing in is a reliable solution. 4) If you can’t activate iMessage or FaceTime, removing Apple ID and adding it again can help fix the issue. 5) We, Apple Support, and other tech sites may ask you to sign out of the Apple ID and sign in again to solve several problems related to your device. Now that you have a basic idea, here are the steps. How to sign out of your Apple ID or iCloudOn iPhone, iPad, and iPod touchHere’s how to stop using iCloud or Apple ID on your iOS and iPadOS device:
On Apple WatchTo sign out of Apple ID or iCloud on your Apple Watch, simply follow the steps to sign out of iCloud on the paired iPhone. In other words, after you sign out of iCloud on the iPhone with which you have paired the Apple Watch, it’s automatically signed out from the watch too. On MacHere’s how to sign out of iCloud or Apple ID on your Mac:
Can you use App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime after signing out of iCloud?After you sign out of Apple ID or iCloud, App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime are also signed out automatically. But you can still activate iMessage and FaceTime using your phone number. You cannot use your Apple ID email. To use App Store for updating existing apps or downloading new ones, you will have to sign in. After signing in, you can choose if you wish to start using iCloud or not. How to sign in to your Apple ID or iCloudAfter you sign in and enable the appropriate options, all your iCloud data will sync again to the device. The consequences we mentioned above will be gone, and you can start using iCloud and its related services. On iPhone, iPad, and iPod touchHere’s how to sign in to Apple ID or iCloud on your iOS and iPadOS device:
On Apple WatchAfter you sign in to iCloud on the iPhone, it should also sign in on the paired Apple Watch. If not, you may be asked to enter your Apple ID password. You can do that on the watch. You can also open the Watch app on iPhone and tap General > Apple ID to sign in. On Mac
Now you know how to sign out and sign in of iCloud and Apple ID on your Apple devices. You don’t have to do this frequently but only in rare situations or when most fixes fail to work. Why can't I sign out of my Apple account on iPhone?Turn off Screen Time Restrictions
If you set a screen time or restriction passcode on your iPhone, it can sometimes disable the ability to sign out Apple ID from your iPhone. Turn off the restriction will fix it. Head to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and disable the option at the top.
How do I sign out of my existing Apple ID?Android: Which Is Best For You?. Click the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen.. Click System Preferences.. Click Apple ID.. Click Overview.. Click Sign Out. ... . Enter your password to switch off Find My Mac and click Continue.. You're now signed out of your Apple ID.. How do I sign out of Apple ID and reset my iPhone?Go to Settings > [your name], scroll down, tap Sign Out, enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off. Erase all content and settings that contain personal information. If you previously turned on Find My for your iPhone, Activation Lock is removed when you erase iPhone, making it ready for a new owner.
Should I sign out of Apple ID on iPhone?Signing out of Apple ID is also recommended when selling or buying a used iPhone. Whatever the reason is, the consequences of signing out an Apple ID is the same on all Apple's mobile devices (iPhone and iPad). Majorly, however, only Apple's native apps and services are affected.
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