What happens if I delete my Apple ID from my iPhone?

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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Will I lose everything if I delete my Apple ID?

If you delete the Apple ID, all content tied to it is gone. There is nothing to share.
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Can I remove my Apple ID from my iPhone?

Remove your associated iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Tap Settings, tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases. Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in. Scroll down, then tap Remove This Device.
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Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one?

Answer: A: You cannot delete an Apple ID. But you can change an associated email address or create a new one.
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Can I delete my Apple ID?

You can delete your Apple ID from Apple's Data & Privacy website. Deleting your Apple ID will also delete any content stored in your iCloud account and revoke your access to Apple services.
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How do I change my Apple ID on my iPhone without losing everything?

How to Change Your Apple ID on iPhone or iPad
  1. It is possible to change Apple ID, without losing Data, Photos, Apps & Subscriptions. ...
  2. Open Settings and tap on your Apple ID.
  3. On Apple ID screen, tap on Name, Phone Numbers, Email option.
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Can you have two Apple IDs on one phone?

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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What happens if you create a new Apple ID?

It provides you with a digital identity to access Apple's online services across multiple iOS devices, such as your iPhone, iPad, and your Mac. The Apple ID allows you to sync your data such as Contacts, Calendars, Bookmarks, Reminders, etc.
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Can I use Gmail for Apple ID?

You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com. However, if your existing Apple ID is an @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com address, you can't change it to a third-party one.
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Can you have more than one Apple ID with the same email?

No. An AppleID is just an email address, so no two emails can in fact be the same AppleID.
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Can I change my Apple ID Name?

You can change your Apple ID Name at My Apple ID. Click on Manage your Apple ID and sign in with your Apple ID name and password. Click Edit and enter the new information, then click Save Changes. Changes take effect immediately.
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How do I change my email address for my Apple ID?

Change your Apple ID step-by-step
  1. Go to Apple's Manage My Account page and sign in with your current Apple ID and password. ...
  2. Under Account, click Edit then click Change Apple ID.
  3. Enter your new email address and click Continue.
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What happens if I switch Apple ID on iPhone?

What happens to the content when you switch Apple IDs. Depending on whether you keep content on your iPhone or iPad or erase it, some of your data will stay on your iPhone, even after you switch. For example, contacts, photos, and calendar events on your iPhone (and not only in iCloud) will remain.
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Do I need an Apple ID to use an iPhone?

Without an Apple ID, he won't be able to download any apps or use Facetime or iMessage. Kind of defeats the point of having an iPhone, if you ask me. He could still make and receive calls and use the browser, but he can get a basic phone to do that for far cheaper. It only takes five minutes to set up an Apple ID.
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What happens if I use the same Apple ID on two devices?

Using the same Apple ID means that you can share iTunes playlists, App store downloads and purchases, share messages, and face timing. Also, the location displayed on finding my phone will show both locations.
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Should you use same Apple ID?

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.
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Can you change your Apple ID and keep everything?

If you got a new email address and you used your old email address as your Apple ID and iCloud ID, you can change the ID and keep all content and data. When you change your Apple ID, you will not lose any data.
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How do I transfer my Apple ID from one Apple ID to another?

Part 1. Transfer Data from One Apple ID to Another in 1-click
  1. Sign in Two iCloud Accounts and Head to iCloud Sync.
  2. Confirm the Source Account and the Target Account.
  3. Click Next to Start Syncing.
  4. Choose an iCloud Data Type.
  5. Transfer Contacts to Another iCloud Account.
  6. Joy Taylor.
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Why can't I change my Apple ID to another email?

​As such, unfortunately currently it is not possible to change an Apple ID's name/primary email from a third party email address to an iCloud email address (i.e. to the same iCloud email address that is already associated with/an alias for that Apple ID).
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Why does my Apple ID have someone else's name?

You might have acquired a used iPhone and the previous owner is still signed into the device through their Apple ID. Or you've let someone else use your iPhone, and they've signed into the Apple App Store with their own Apple ID to download an app, forgetting to sign back out again.
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How do I create a new Apple ID?

Create an Apple ID on the web
  1. Go to appleid.apple.com and click Create Your Apple ID.
  2. Follow the onscreen steps. ...
  3. Enter a phone number that you can always access.
  4. Check the boxes to subscribe to Apple Updates if you'd like. ...
  5. Click Continue.
  6. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address and phone number.
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Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one with the same email?

While Apple deletes almost all information, they are required to retain purchase history, and since the AppleID is the email, it seems a deleted AppleID email address can never be reused. “When you delete your Apple ID, Apple makes our best effort to delete all personal data associated with your account.
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Is Apple ID same as email?

When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It's also the contact email address for your account.
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Is your Apple ID your email or password?

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It 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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What happens if you delete your Apple ID email?

Keep in mind that deleting an Apple ID account and any associated data is a permanent, irreversible* action. After your account is deleted, Apple can't reopen or reactivate your account or restore any of your data, and you will no longer be able to access any of the content and services listed below.
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