How to Delete iCloud from any iOS device: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Learn how to remove your iCloud and Apple ID account from your iOS devices in 3 different ways: through your Apple Account Manager online, through your iOS settings, and more.

Since iCloud is linked to your Apple ID account, you’ll need to remove your Apple ID account from your device in order to delete iCloud.

To remove your Apple ID using Apple Account Manager online:
Open your preferred browser and go to appleid.apple.com. Sign in to your account. Scroll down to your list of devices. Click on a device to view details about it. Click Remove to sign out of your Apple ID account. To confirm, click Remove this iPhone. Repeat these steps to remove any other devices you no longer want to use iCloud on.

To delete iCloud from your iOS device through your device settings: Tap settings on your home screen. Tap your name. Scroll down to see a list of devices signed in to your Apple ID account. Tap a device’s name to see details. Tap Remove from Account. A small window will appear. To confirm, tap Remove. Repeat these steps to remove your Apple ID from your other devices.

To sign out of your Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:
Open your settings and tap your name. Scroll to the bottom and tap Sign Out. Enter your Apple ID password, then tap Turn Off. Some important data like contacts and calendars may be stored in iCloud instead of on your device. If you want to keep this data on your device rather than removing it along with your Apple ID account, tap the switch beside what you’d like to keep. When the switch turns from white to green, that information will be kept. When you’re ready, tap Sign Out at the top. Finally, tap Sign Out to confirm.

If you’re looking to permanently delete your Apple ID and iCloud account altogether, you’ll need to contact Apple support and ask them to erase the account for you. To get in touch with Apple support, go to getsupport.apple.com.

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