What Is iCloud?
iCloud is a cloud storage and computing service from Apple Inc. It lets you store your data, like photos, contacts, notes, and more, online and access it from any of your Apple devices or a web browser. Think of it as a secure attic in the sky for your Apple stuff.
Here are some of the key things iCloud does:
Stores your data: This includes photos, videos, contacts, calendars, reminders, notes, voice memos, Safari bookmarks, and more. You get 5GB of free storage, but you can upgrade to more if you need it.
Keeps your data up to date: Any changes you make to your data on one device are automatically synced to all your other devices. So, if you edit a contact on your iPhone, it will also be updated on your iPad and Mac.
Lets you share data: You can easily share photos, videos, documents, and other files with your friends and family using iCloud.
Backs up your device: You can back up your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to iCloud so that you can restore it if you lose it or it gets damaged.
Finds your lost device: You can use the Find My iPhone, iPad, or Mac feature to locate your lost device on a map.
How To Delete An iCloud Account
Deleting an iCloud account permanently also means deleting your Apple ID, as iCloud is tied to it. This is an irreversible process and will delete all your associated data like photos, contacts, notes, backups, etc. Be absolutely sure you want to proceed before delving deeper.
Here's how to permanently delete your iCloud account and Apple ID:
1. Back up your data:
Before you embark on deleting your account, it's crucial to back up any data you want to keep. Download your iCloud data like photos, contacts, notes, etc., using Apple's data request tool: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251493744
2. Sign out of iCloud on all devices:
To avoid complications, sign out of iCloud on all your devices like iPhones, iPads, Macs, etc. Here's how:
On iPhones and iPads: Go to Settings > Tap your Apple ID banner > Scroll down and tap "Sign Out".
On Macs: Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > Click "Sign Out".
3. Delete your Apple ID:
Once you're sure you've backed up your data and signed out on all devices, follow these steps to delete your Apple ID permanently:
Go to Apple's privacy website: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251493744
Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Click "Manage your data" and select "Delete your account".
Choose a reason for deleting your account and click "Continue".
Carefully review the information and warnings, then click "Delete Account".
Can I delete iCloud email account?
Yes, you can delete your iCloud email account, but it's important to note that deleting your iCloud email account also means deleting your entire Apple ID. This is because your iCloud email address is tied to your Apple ID, and they cannot be separated.
Before you proceed, it's crucial to understand the implications of deleting your Apple ID:
You will lose access to all Apple services: This includes iCloud, App Store, Apple Music, iBooks, and more.
You will lose any data stored in iCloud: This includes photos, contacts, calendars, notes, backups, and more.
You will not be able to use your Apple ID to sign in to any Apple devices or services.
You will not be able to create a new Apple ID using the same email address for a certain period.
If you're sure you want to delete your iCloud email account and Apple ID, here's how to do it:
Back up your data: It's important to back up any data you want to keep before you delete your Apple ID. You can download your iCloud data using Apple's data request tool.
Sign out of iCloud on all devices: Sign out of iCloud on all of your devices, such as iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches.
Delete your Apple ID: Go to Apple's privacy website and sign in with your Apple ID. Click on "Manage your data" and then select "Delete your account". Choose a reason for deleting your account and click "Continue". Carefully review the information and warnings, and then click "Delete Account".
Once you delete your Apple ID, it cannot be undone.
How do I delete iCloud data from my account?
Deleting iCloud data can be approached in two ways, depending on whether you want to remove specific data types or delete everything at once:
Deleting specific data types:
Photos and Videos:
On iPhone/iPad: Open Photos app, select unwanted photos/videos, tap "Share" icon, choose "Delete" and confirm.
On Mac: Open Photos app, select unwanted items, right-click and choose "Delete", confirm "Delete from iCloud Photo Library".
iCloud.com: Sign in, open Photos, select unwanted items, click "Delete" button.
Contacts and Calendars:
On iPhone/iPad: Open Contacts/Calendar app, select unwanted entries, tap "Edit" then "Delete", confirm.
On Mac: Open Contacts/Calendar app, select unwanted entries, press Command+Delete, confirm "Delete from iCloud".
iCloud.com: Sign in, open Contacts/Calendar, select unwanted entries, click "Delete" button.
Notes and Reminders:
On iPhone/iPad: Open Notes/Reminders app, swipe left on unwanted items, tap "Delete", confirm.
On Mac: Open Notes/Reminders app, select unwanted items, press Command+Delete, confirm "Delete from iCloud".
iCloud.com: Sign in, open Notes/Reminders, select unwanted items, click "Delete" button.
iCloud Drive files:
On iPhone/iPad: Open Files app, navigate to iCloud Drive, select unwanted files/folders, tap "Select" then "Delete", confirm.
On Mac: Open Finder, navigate to iCloud Drive folder, select unwanted items, press Command+Delete, confirm "Move to Bin".
iCloud.com: Sign in, open iCloud Drive, select unwanted items, click "Delete" button.
How do I delete an iCloud email account from my iPhone?
It's important to understand that you cannot directly delete just your iCloud email account from your iPhone. Your iCloud email address is tied to your entire Apple ID, and removing one removes the other.
However, there are two options you can consider depending on your goal:
1. Deactivate iCloud Mail on your iPhone:
This will stop your iPhone from fetching and sending emails through your iCloud account, essentially removing it from the Mail app. However, your iCloud email account and Apple ID will still exist, and you can access them through iCloud.com or other devices.
Here's how to do it:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap Mail.
Tap Accounts.
Tap your iCloud email account.
Toggle off the switch next to Mail.
2. Delete your entire Apple ID and iCloud account (including email):
This is a permanent and irreversible action. All your iCloud data, including emails, photos, contacts, backups, etc., will be deleted. Make sure you have a backup of any important data before proceeding.
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