How to sign out of your Apple device

Step-by-Step Guide to Signing Out of iCloud on Different Devices

1. Understanding What Signing Out Means

When you sign out of iCloud, you’ll no longer have access to services like iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, Find My, iCloud Mail, and other iCloud-related features on that device. For iCloud+ users, services like Private Relay and Hide My Email will also be unavailable on that device.

Important: Any data in iCloud will be removed from the device unless you choose to keep a copy. Ensure your device has an up-to-date iCloud backup, or confirm recent changes are synced by checking another device or iCloud.com.

2. How to Sign Out on Each Device

• iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro:

  1. Go to Settings and tap on your name.
  2. Scroll to the bottom, tap Sign Out.
  3. Enter your Apple ID password, then select Turn Off.
  4. Choose the data you want to keep on your device, then tap Sign Out again to confirm.

• Mac:

  1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
  2. Click on your name, then scroll down to select Sign Out.
  3. If prompted, check the boxes for data you want to keep on your Mac and confirm by clicking Keep a Copy.

  (For older macOS versions, such as Ventura, select “Keep on This Mac” to retain Safari passwords.)

• Apple Watch:

  • Signing out of iCloud on your paired iPhone will automatically sign you out of iCloud on the Apple Watch as well.

• Apple TV:

  1. Open Settings and go to Users and Accounts.
  2. For the main account, select your name and choose Remove User from Apple TV.
  3. For other accounts, select your name, go to iCloud, then choose Sign Out.

3. After Signing Out

If you wish to continue using the App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime, you’ll need to sign back in with your Apple ID or use your phone number.