Does deleting Apple ID delete iCloud account?

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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Will deleting my Apple ID delete my iCloud?

You'll no longer receive iMessages, FaceTime calls, or iCloud Mail. You lose access to iCloud, the App Store, Apple Pay, Find My, and any apps or services associated with your Apple ID. The email address associated with your Apple ID account will be unavailable for use with a new or existing Apple ID.
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What happens if Apple ID is deleted?

When your Apple ID is deleted, your account details and the associated data are removed from Apple's servers. Once you complete the deletion process, you'll no longer be able to access any data, content, or services associated with that Apple ID.
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How do I permanently delete an Apple ID from iCloud?

Go to the Apple account website and sign in to the account you want to delete. 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page. At this stage, decide whether you want to deactivate your account or delete it entirely.
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Can you delete an iCloud account?

Yes you can. Simply log into your account and select Request To Deactivate Your Account. Then just follow the steps on screen to deactivate your account.
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How to Permanently Delete Your iCloud Account Apple ID



Does deleting iCloud delete everything?

Deleting iCloud backup is not as bad as it sounds. Here are the main points you should know about: It will erase the data you previously backed up to iCloud. So, in case you need to set up your iPhone from scratch, you will not be able to recover data from iCloud.
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Can I delete iCloud and start over?

You can delete old iCloud backups for the device you're currently using, or older devices you might not use anymore. iCloud backups are available for 180 days after you disable or stop using iCloud Backup. Backups that are currently being used to restore a device can't be deleted.
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How long does it take to permanently delete Apple ID?

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 delete an old Apple ID and create a new Apple ID?

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

You cannot. As explained when you requested the deletion, that act is permanent. That AppleID and email can never be used again with Apple as login credentials for Apple services.
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Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one with the same email?

No. an address connected with an Apple ID when it is deleted can NEVER be used as an Apple ID again. the work around would be to change the address on the Apple ID to a different email, THEN delete it if you need to delete the account.
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Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one with the same phone number?

You cannot delete an Apple ID. But you can change an associated email address or create a new one.
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How do you delete everything off your Apple ID?

Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase all Contents and Settings. Enter your passcode or Apple ID password. Wait for all content to be safely removed from your device.
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Can I have two Apple IDs?

You absolutely cannot combine two Apple IDs — but there are steps that you can take to reduce the problems and confusions of having more than one.
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What happens when I delete my iCloud account?

What happens when my account is deleted? You will not be able to access your iTunes Store, Apple Books, and App Store purchases. Your photos, videos and documents stored in iCloud will be permanently deleted. You will not receive messages sent to your account via iMessage, FaceTime, or iCloud Mail.
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Will I lose my photos if I delete iCloud?

For these reasons, the iCloud's memory is more permanent and preserved better than the memory on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. However, the connectivity between iPhone and iCloud means that if you delete a picture on your iPhone, it's also scrubbed from iCloud.
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Will I lose all my photos if I delete my iCloud account?

No, signing out of iCloud account doesn't remove all your iOS files. You can get to keep some of your data on the device such as contacts, notes, iCloud Photo Library, etc.
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Will I lose my pictures if I delete iCloud?

We already mentioned that disabling iCloud Photos will remove your access to all images stored on cloud storage except the ones captured on the same device. Therefore, if you want to disable iCloud Photos, make sure that you have created a backup of the images on iCloud that you might need in the future.
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How do I remove an old 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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How long do photos stay in iCloud?

Photos in My Photo Stream remain in iCloud for 30 days. That should be sufficient time to back up your photos manually. After that, they are removed from iCloud. No matter how many photos My Photo Stream uploads to the cloud, the local Photo Stream album on any iOS or iPadOS device only keeps up to 1,000 images.
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Does disabling iCloud delete messages?

However, disabling Messages in iCloud will not delete messages. Also, if not all messages are saved on your device, it will give you the option to download the messages first. Based on the details you've provided, it is likely that you do not have the option to recover your messages.
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How do I know what is being backed up to iCloud?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. Do one of the following: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, or later: Tap iCloud Backup. iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or earlier: Tap Manage Storage, then tap Backups.
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How do I create a new Apple ID without losing everything?

You can save all data on your iPhone first, then upload it to your new Apple ID. Step 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > Tap iCloud > Toggle off types of data you'd like to save to Apple ID B > Choose Keep on My iPhone option.
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Can you store photos on iCloud and not iPhone?

With iCloud Photos, all the photos and videos in your photo library are stored in iCloud, so you can access them from your Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, and on iCloud.com. Any new photos and videos you add to Photos, or take with an iPhone or iPad, appear on all your devices that have iCloud Photos turned on.
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Can 2 Apple IDs share the same iCloud?

Your entire family can share a single iCloud storage plan large enough to store everyone's photos, videos, and files. Each person's files and documents remain private, but it's easy to see how much storage everyone is using.
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