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While the vast majority of Mac users should be using an Apple ID with their Mac, since an Apple ID functions as basically the login gateway to the entire online Apple ecosystem including iCloud, iTunes, and the App Store, some Mac users also may want to have a Mac that has no iCloud functionality or Apple ID related data either, perhaps because it’s a public workstation or some other community device. But you probably would want to remove the computer from the Apple ID account as instructed. Keep in mind it’s unnecessary to manually delete an Apple ID from the Mac if you’re simply aiming to erase and reset a Mac to factory settings, perhaps to sell it, or give to someone else, because that reset process will also delete any Apple ID accounts from the computer. This is a good step to take if you’re selling or transferring ownership of a Mac to someone else, as you wouldn’t want the older compute still showing up on your Apple ID and iCloud account if it’s no longer yours.

Scroll down and select “Remove from Account” to completely remove that Mac from the associated Apple ID / iCloud account.

Choose “Devices” and then locate the Mac you have just previously deleted the Apple ID from.

Open Settings then tap on your name to access iCloud details.

The simplest way to do this is from an iPhone or iPad using the same Apple ID: Removing the Mac Association from the Apple ID / iCloud AccountĪ follow-up additional step may be desirable for some Mac users if they are planning on never using the particular Mac again, or if they’re transferring it to a new owner with a different Apple ID, and that is to remove the device from the iCloud account, in this case you’ll be removing the Mac from the associated Apple ID / iCloud account. Once you are logged out of the Apple ID / iCloud account, the Mac will no longer have any of the iCloud features, files, or other Apple ID related data available to it (unless you then logged into a different Apple ID of course). Note that failure to do so may result in permanent data loss. * If you’re aiming to remove iCloud data as well as an Apple ID and iCloud account from a Mac, you may not want to choose “Keep a Copy” but that is ultimately up to you.

Optionally but recommended for most users, select all possible options and choose to “Keep a Copy” of iCloud data on the local Mac *.

Choose “Sign Out” from the iCloud preference panel.

Select “iCloud” from the preference panel options.

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How to Delete an Apple ID / iCloud Accounts in MacOS Mojave and earlier Click on “Log Out” at the bottom left corner and confirm you wish to log out of iCloud on the Mac.Choose “Apple ID” and then click on “Overview”.Go to the  Apple menu in the upper left corner then choose ‘System Preferences’.

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How you remove an Apple ID from a Mac depends on the version of system software in use, therefore use the instructions corresponding to How to Remove an Apple ID / iCloud Account from MacOS Catalina and later It’s a good idea to backup a Mac before modifying any important system settings like these, skipping a backup could result in unintended data loss.

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How to Delete an Apple ID / iCloud Account from Mac OS Thus you should not casually delete an Apple ID or iCloud account from a Mac. Warning: Keep in mind that deleting an Apple ID and iCloud account from a Mac may result in unintended consequences, including loss of data, loss of Contacts syncing, loss of Notes syncing, an inability to use apps purchased or downloaded with a different Apple ID, an inability to access music purchased with a different Apple ID, and much more – if you log out of the Apple ID associated with all of that, then none of that data will be accessible on the Mac unless that Apple ID is used again. This article will show you how to remove an Apple ID and iCloud account from a Mac.

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