In this article we discuss how to remove a device from a Apple Account. When you sign in with your Apple ID from a device to access Apple's services, the device becomes associated with your Apple ID. These devices do not have to be Apple products. For instance, if you use iCloud for Windows or have ever connected an iOS device to your computer, your computer will be associated with your Apple account. This is often referred to as the list of trustworthy devices. Continue reading to learn how to view and manage the list of devices associated with your Apple ID.
You can remove a device from the list of devices associated with your Apple ID. Your Apple ID device list is made up of all of your Apple devices, including your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Additionally, this is referred to as the trusted device list. This article describes how to remove a device from your Apple account's list of connected devices.
You may wish to delete devices from the list if they are not yours or are not in use. This will disable the removed device's access to any iCloud/Apple services. This does not, however, wipe the device. When you unplug a device, you are no longer signed in to it. There are three methods for accomplishing this.
Here’s how to get rid of an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, etc from your Apple account
Using Mac device
You can remove a device using your Mac.
- Click the Apple menu on your Mac.
- System Preferences can be accessed by clicking on it.
- Simply click Apple ID.
- On the left menu, you'll see a list of all of your Apple ID-enabled devices.
- Select the device that you wish to delete.
- And then click the link labelled "Remove from Account."
Using iPhone/iPad
On iOS devices, removing a connected device from your Apple account is a rather quick and uncomplicated process. To get started, simply follow the steps below.
- Navigate to "Settings" on your iPhone or iPad's home screen.
- Tap on your Apple ID name near the top of the settings menu.
- Now, scroll all the way to the bottom to get a list of all the devices associated with your Apple account. Sort through and discard any that are no longer in use.
- Tap on the device's name to delete it from the list, as shown in the screenshot below.
- Following that, tap on "Remove from account," the menu's final choice.
- You will now be asked to confirm your action. To permanently delete this device from your account, tap "Remove."
Using Browser on any device
If you do not have access to your iOS device MacOS device, you can perform this action over through any browser.
- Navigate to the Apple ID account page in a browser.
- Sign in with your Apple ID login and password.
- It will ask for 2FA if you have enabled put the code.
- Continue scrolling until you reach the Devices section.
- Remove a device by selecting it.
- And then click the link labelled "Remove from Account."
Final Thoughts
- Bear in mind that the device you removed from the list may resurface if you are still signed into that device when it reconnects to the internet.
- If you typically connect your iOS device to a computer, the next time you connect through the Lightning cord, you'll see the "Trust This Computer" message.
- It's critical that you have access to all devices associated with your Apple account.This is because some devices may be capable of receiving Apple ID verification codes for two-factor authentication.
We hope you were successful in deleting devices from your Apple account that you no longer use.
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