What happens if I sign out of Apple ID on iPhone?

With Apple slowly tightening its security features in recent times, it has become quite difficult for someone else to use your device without permission. Even then at times, it’s still a challenge. If you have forgotten your Apple ID password or want to change over your account on an iPhone or Apple device, it can present a small issue. We have compiled some options on how to sign out of Apple ID without a password below.

How to sign out of Apple ID without a password by resetting the password

Another method if you have forgotten your password is to reset it and create a new one with the Forgot Password option. You will need to know the security questions or use a recovery password using the registered email ID.

1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com/ and click Forgot Apple ID or Password
2. Enter your Apple ID, click Continue. When the option comes up select I Need to Reset My Password
3. There will be 3 options to reset your password -

• Using security questions (if set up) You need to remember all answers for this one. Answer the questions and follow instructions to reset password.
• With recovery email. (if set up). Select Get an E-mail and a reset link will be emailed to you with instructions.
• With two-way verification, there is a slightly different process.  

Two Way Verification  

1. Go to https://appleid.apple.com/ and click Forgot Apple ID or Password
2. Enter your Apple ID, click Continue.
3. You will then need to enter the Recovery Key (a unique key that you receive when enabling two-way verification). Enter it and click Continue.
4. Choose a device to receive the code, enter it, then click Continue.
5. Then enter a new password and click Reset Password.

Once you have reset your password using either of these methods, you can easily sign out of Apple ID on your iPhone by going to Settings, Apple ID, Sign Out.  

Whichever method you choose, once you have successfully reset your password, you may need to update it for all iCloud services and devices.

Sign out Apple ID without a password using iTunes

• Disable Find My iPhone feature by going to Settings, iCloud and toggle the switch next to Find My iPhone to turn it off.

• In Settings click on the iTunes & App Store option and click your Apple ID at the top.

• A box will appear and you can click Sign Out to remove your Apple ID from your phone.

NOTE: This process will only sign out your phone, if you use the same iCloud account on multiple devices, you will need to sign them out individually.

Sign out Apple ID without a password using iCloud

On your phone

• Open Settings and select iCloud option.
• Scroll down to the Delete Account button and click it, then click the delete button to confirm.

On a desktop

You can remotely remove an iCloud account from an iPhone by using this method. This is particularly useful if you purchase a iPhone from someone else and their iCloud account is still signed in. The only other option in that case would be to send the device back to the person or they would need to tell you their password.

1. Go to https://www.icloud.com/ and sign in with the Apple ID and password.
2. Click Find iPhone. Under the All Devices tab, select the iPhone you want to remove the iCloud account from. Click Remove From Account.

You will then be able to create or sign in to a new iCloud account on your iPhone.

Sign out of Apple ID without a password with third-party software

If none of these options is working for you, you can always use third-party software. There are quite a few out there that claim to allow you to sign out of an Apple ID without a password. As with all software found on the internet, some are better than others and some could potentially cause issues with your iPhone or computer. It’s recommended if you go this option to thoroughly check reviews or use one that you know from someone else is legitimate.

Sign out of Apple ID with a Factory Reset 

A last option if you wish to permanently sign out of Apple ID is to factory reset your iPhone. This will wipe everything off your phone so if you don't want to lose your data make sure you backup your iPhone first. 

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Will everything be deleted if I sign out of my iCloud?

Hi, I’m wondering what will happen if I log out of my iCloud. Essentially, I am backing up my photos currently. I’d like to know the steps to ensure that all my photos/messages stay the same when I sign out.

- Question from Apple Community

You may haven’t noticed, but it still exists that an Apple ID is at the heart of the majority of Apple apps, services, and devices. It is your identification in the Apple ecosystem, as well as the gateway to the majority of Apple services.

For the question - If I sign out of my Apple ID, will I lose everything, this guide will offer you a detailed answer from the role of the Apple ID to the consequences of signing it out?

How does Apple ID work on your iOS devices?

In a nutshell, only with an Apple ID signed in your iOS devices, can you access all Apple Services, which include but are not limited to iCloud, App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, iMessages, and more. Some of the most widely used services that need your Apple ID are listed in the pictures below.

In other words, all the data in Apple services are corresponding related to your Apple ID. Then, it comes to the question - will it delete everything if you sign out Apple ID/iCloud from your iOS devices, like your iPhone? The answer is in the next part.

Does signing out of your Apple ID delete everything?

The answer to the question whether signing out of Apple ID deletes everything is No. However, it indeed will delete some of your data from your device to some degree.

When you sign out of your Apple ID, any iCloud data on your device will be removed, but it still remains in iCloud. You’ll be asked if you want to keep a copy of this information on your device before you sign out.

While there is no doubt that making a full iPhone/iPad backup is the most direct and reliable way to avoid data loss before signing out of Apple ID. If needed, you can switch to the Bonus part to fully backup your iDevice.

How to sign out of Apple ID without losing everything on iPhone?

As mentioned above, you will be given a choice to choose whether you want to save a copy on your device when signing out your Apple ID. If needed, you can follow the steps below to sign out of Apple ID without losing your personal data and information.

Step 1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone > Tap your profile > Scroll down to locate and click Sign Out > Enter your Apple ID password to confirm.

Step 2. Toggle on the switch of the data you would like to keep on your device > Double click Sign Out to confirm your request.

Bonus: How to backup iDevices before signing out of Apple ID

Although it won’t delete all data, you cannot be sure you can keep all data on your iPhone when you are signing out of Apple ID. Therefore, it is suggested to backup your iOS devices before signing out of Apple ID.

Here FoneTool, the professional iOS data backup tool, is highly recommended to backup everything from iPhone to computer before signing out of Apple ID.

Click the icon below to free download FoneTool on your computer, and follow the three steps to create a full iPhone backup.

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to computer > Run FoneTool on your computer > Click Phone Backup on its homepage > Mouse over to Full Backup and click Get Started.

Step 2. Enable Backup encryption if you need. If it is enabled, your data such as Fitness records, Health, and Keychain can be private.

Step 3. Modify a storage path to save the backup > Click Start Backup and the backup gets started. It won’t take you much time to finish.

When it is finished, you can safely sign out of Apple ID from your iOS devices. Besides full iPhone backup, you can also rely on FoneTool to schedule regular photos, music, videos, and contacts backup with its Custom Backup function to backup iPhone/iPad to PC.

Summary

Hope you have got a satisfying conclusion to the question - if I sign out of my Apple ID, will I lose everything? You may lose data more or less after signing out of the account. To avoid data loss, you can fully backup your iPhone using FoneTool. If this guide is helpful, please share it with others.