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Can I delete an Apple ID?

You can delete your Apple ID from Apple's Data and Privacy website. Once an Apple ID account is deleted, you'll lose access to a number of services and saved content. Deactivating your account is a temporary alternative to permanently deleting your Apple ID.
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What happens when you delete Apple ID?

What happens when you delete an Apple ID? You won't be able to use iCloud, Facetime, Messages, Find My, Apple Pay, Sign in with Apple, and also, you can't use App Store to download new apps or subscribe to services. You won't receive messages sent to your Message, FaceTime, or iCloud Mail account.
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Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one with the same email?

And based on posts here, no, the primary email address of a deleted AppleID can never be used as an AppleID again.
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Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one?

Change your Apple ID
  1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.
  2. In the Sign-In and Security section, choose Apple ID.
  3. Enter the email address that you want to use as your Apple ID.
  4. Choose Change Apple ID.
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Can you still use a deleted Apple ID?

If you deleted the ID, you can't recover it. From the article below. After your account is deleted, Apple can't cancel the request, reopen your account, or restore your data. This is my new Apple ID, but I want to recover my old Apple ID.
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How to DELETE Your Apple ID for Good!

Why can't Apple ID be deleted?

You must have login control of an AppleID before you can request that Apple delete it. That is required to show that the AppleID you want deleted is indeed yours. Apple will not delete an AppleID that you cannot prove is yours, which means you must recover the account first. Contact Apple ID Support for assistance.
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How do I delete my Apple ID email?

Sign in to appleid.apple.com. Select Personal Information, then select Reachable At. To delete one of your additional email addresses, click the Remove button next to the address.
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What to do before deleting Apple ID?

What to do before you delete your Apple ID account
  1. Back up any data stored in iCloud. This includes data you have uploaded yourself, as well as data that apps may place in the online storage service.
  2. Download any DRM-free content you have purchased. ...
  3. Check your active subscriptions. ...
  4. Sign out of your devices.
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Can I have two Apple IDs?

Not many people are aware of this, but it is possible to sign in and use multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone or iPad. You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc.
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Why wont it let me make a new Apple ID?

If you see a Could Not Create Apple ID message, it means that you have exceeded the number of new Apple IDs you can set up with iCloud on a single device in one year.
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Will signing into a different Apple ID remove everything?

Sign out of the common Apple ID, to include FaceTime and Messages, create a new ID for yourself, and then sign back in. The contents of the phone should remain intact.
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Does deleting Apple ID also delete iCloud?

Since iCloud is automatically linked to your Apple ID, you'll also need to delete your Apple ID to move ahead. However, an Apple ID is necessary to use Apple services, and by deleting it, you will lose access to all Apple features and remove all stored data, contacts, and settings.
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Can I have 2 Apple IDs with different emails?

FYI: you can't merge multiple Apple ID accounts. You can have 2 Apple IDs with 2 different email addresses.
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How long does it take for an Apple ID to be deleted?

Once you have completed all the steps and submitted your account deletion request, Apple will verify that the actual account-holder (you) made this request. The review process can take up to 7 days. Once your request has been reviewed and approved, your Apple ID and its data are deleted permanently.
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How do I remove an Apple ID from my iPhone?

Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off. If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier, tap Settings > iCloud > Sign Out. Tap Sign Out again, then tap Delete from My [device] and enter your Apple ID password. Then go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID > Sign Out.
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Can I change my Apple ID on my iPhone?

Here are the steps you'll need to change your Apple ID through your iPhone's settings.
  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap your name, which appears near the top of your screen (it should say Apple ID, iCloud, Media & Purchases under your name), to access the Apple ID page.
  3. Select Name, Phone Numbers, Email.
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Is it necessary to have an Apple ID?

Yes. If you use an Apple device or want to use an Apple service like Apple TV+ or Apple Music, an Apple ID is required.
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How do I know if someone is using my Apple ID?

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can find all of the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.
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Can you create a new Apple ID with the same phone number?

You can use one phone number per Apple ID. In some countries or regions, you can use your phone number as your Apple ID. Are you looking to use your phone number as an Apple ID? Any time you set up an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you have the option to sign in with your existing Apple ID or create a new account.
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Is your Apple ID your email address?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. Your account includes the email address and password you use to sign in as well as the contact, payment, and security details you use across Apple services.
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How many Apple IDs can I have?

You can have as many Apple IDs as you have email accounts to use for them. Do note that Apps, purchases and subscriptions are tied to the Apple ID that bought, downloaded or activated them.
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Can two Apple IDs use the same iCloud?

You can use one Apple ID for iCloud and another for Messages/FaceTime, but you can't use 2 Apple IDs for one sign in such as iCloud.
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Can you have 2 Apple IDs under the same name?

You can create 2 Apple IDs to do that. That will keep your work related information separate from your personal information. There shouldn't be any complications from using two Apple IDs unless you need to share data between the two IDs. There are ways to easily share some data.
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How do I create a second Apple ID?

From the menu bar at the top of your computer screen or at the top of the iTunes window, choose Account > Sign In. Then click Create New Apple ID. Enter your credit card and billing information, then click Continue.
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Can I create Apple ID with Gmail?

In order to create an Apple ID, you need to have an existing email address. If you don't have one yet, you can create a free gmail account (or any email service of your choice). Once that is complete, you can then click the link above to sign up.
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