How to Sign Out of iCloud on iPhone or iPad: Step-by-Step Tutorial

PDF download Download Article
Learn how to sign out of iCloud on your iPhone or iPad easily
PDF download Download Article

This wikiHow teaches you how to sign out of your Apple ID and iCloud from the Settings menu on your iPhone or iPad.

Signing Out of iCloud (iOS 10.3 or Later)

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
  3. Tap the red Sign Out button at the bottom of the Apple ID menu.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password to turn off Find My iPhone, if prompted.
  5. Select the data you want to keep on your device, if any.
  6. Tap Sign Out to confirm your choices and decision to sign out.
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using iOS 10.3 or later

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9b\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The Settings app looks like a gray gear icon on your iPhone's Home screen.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c4\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c4\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Your Apple ID name and picture will be listed at the top of your Settings menu. Tap on it to view your Apple ID menu.
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c2\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c2\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This option is written in red letters at the bottom of the Apple ID menu.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/9c\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You have to turn off Find My iPhone in order to sign out of your Apple ID. If you have it on, you will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password in a pop-up box to turn it off.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/79\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/79\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will turn off Find My iPhone on your device.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f8\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You will be able to keep a copy your iCloud Contacts and Safari preferences after you sign out of your Apple ID. Slide the switch to On position for the types of data you want to keep. The switch will turn green.
    • If you choose to delete this data from your device, it will still be available on iCloud. You can sign in again and sync your device anytime.
  7. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/7\/78\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-7-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-7-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This is the blue button in the upper-right corner of your screen. You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up box.
  8. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-8-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-8-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5b\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-8-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-8-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will sign you out of your Apple ID on this device. [1]
    9. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Using iOS 10.2.1 or earlier

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-9-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-9-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/da\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-9-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-9-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The Settings app looks like a gray gear icon on your iPhone's Home screen.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-10-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-10-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/f6\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-10-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-10-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This option is listed next to a blue cloud icon halfway through your Settings menu.
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/dc\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-11-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-11-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    It's written in red letters at the bottom of the iCloud menu. A pop-up confirmation box will appear at the bottom of your screen.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/d\/d6\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-12-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-12-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/d\/d6\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-12-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-12-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    It's written in red letters. Another pop-up box will appear.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/f\/fc\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-13-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-13-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    It's written in red letters. Signing out of your Apple ID will delete all your iCloud Notes from your device. Tapping on this option will confirm your action. Another pop-up box will appear again.
    • Your Notes will still be available on iCloud. You can sign in again and sync your Notes anytime.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-14-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/b\/b1\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-14-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-14-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Your Safari tabs, bookmarks, and history are synced across devices when you sign in with your Apple ID. You can choose to keep your synced Safari data on your device, or delete it.
  7. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-15-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-15-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/9\/93\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-15-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-15-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    You have to turn off Find My iPhone in order to sign out of your Apple ID. If you have it on, you will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password to turn it off.
  8. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/0\/03\/Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Sign-Out-of-iCloud-on-iPhone-or-iPad-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    This will turn off Find My iPhone on your device, and sign you out of your Apple ID.
    9. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    What happens to my videos and pictures when I log out of my iCloud?
    Jackson Sivley
    Community Answer
    If they are stored in photos they are not affected, but if they are stored in iCloud, they will be removed from your device until you sign in again. iCloud backup will also be removed from your Apple device.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
  • Question
    Is it possible to transfer games from one Apple ID to another?
    Jackson Sivley
    Community Answer
    While it is not possible to transfer games from one Apple ID to another, what you can do is sign into your old Apple ID and download your games, then wait 90 days (since that is the amount of time one must wait before signing out into an Apple ID once signed in). Once that 90-day time limit is over, sign out of your old Apple ID and sign into your new one. Keep in mind that ICloud save data, in-app purchases, or Apple ID funds from your old Apple ID cannot be transferred over, and that your Apple Arcade membership (if you have one) will need to be renewed along with any in-app purchases, and any games no longer on the App Store can’t be redownloaded once deleted.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!

      You Might Also Like

      4 Simple Ways to Delete Messages from iCloud Storage
      How to
      Change Your iCloud Email (Apple ID) on iPhone, iPad, & Desktop
      3 Simple Ways to Delete Apps from iCloud
      How to
      Sign in to iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Windows
      4 Simple Ways to Create a New iCloud Email Address
      3 Easy Ways to Turn Off and Unsync iCloud Music Library
      Easily Access iCloud on iPhone, Mac, PC, Android, & More
      How to
      Bypass iCloud Activation Lock
      Reasons Why Backup Takes So Long + How to Fix It
      3 Quick Ways to Disable iCloud
      How to
      Easily Delete Items from iCloud on Your Phone, Tablet, or Computer
      How to
      Retrieve Passwords from iCloud
      How to
      Access iMessages on iCloud: 2 Simple Methods
      How to
      Create an iCloud Email on PC or Mac
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/104958

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      Signing out of iCloud on an iPhone or iPad is fairly simple. If you’re using iOS 10.3 or later, first, open your iPhone’s settings and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the menu. Then, scroll down to the bottom and tap “Sign Out.” If you have the Find My iPhone app, you’ll need to turn it off before it will let you sign out. To learn how to sign out of iCloud on an older iPhone or iPad, read on!

      Did this summary help you?
      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 150,132 times.

      Reader Success Stories

      • Anonymous

        Jul 16, 2017

        "Very clear step by step instructions on how to sign out of iCloud and for which version. Thanks for dumbing it ..." more
        Rated this article:
      More reader stories Hide reader stories
      Share your story

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement