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Why would you need to deauthorize an Apple ID?

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If you plan on selling or recycling your device, you want to make sure that someone can't get into your account once you get rid of it. So, you really do want to deauthorize everything before getting rid of your iPhone, iPad, or computer.

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I’ve forgot my Apple ID but I don’t want to reset it. So what do I do?

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Find devices where you might be logged in and check your Apple ID. On an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch, open Settings, then tap your name. Your Apple ID should be listed there. Have a Mac instead? Open System Preferences and click Apple ID to see your Apple ID. If you have a PC, open iCloud for Windows (if you have that installed) then look for your Apple ID under your name. Or you can check iTunes if you are signed into that on your PC. Check if you're signed in the App Store, FaceTime, or Messages on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. You can also go to iCloud.com or appleid.apple.com and see if your Apple ID prefills on the sign-in screen. Finally, check your emails from Apple to see if your Apple ID is included in them.

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How do I remember my Apple ID?

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You click on Forgot ID and it will send it to your email after you provide just a little information so they can be sure it's you.

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How can I find out the Apple ID that I used to set up my iPad?

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Go to your settings and tap App Store, that shows the Apple ID.

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My iPod was stolen recently, and my friend suddenly has one now. How can I find out if it's mine?

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First, tell someone your suspicions, then confront your friend about it. If he/she denies it being your stolen one, see if you can find a way to identify it as your own, such as looking for marks on it or dents.

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After updating my iPad, I forgot the ID and cannot log in to it. What should I do?

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Create a new one for the time being then once you get in, try to find your ID. If you are still having troubles, visit an Apple store and get a technician to help you.

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How do I turn off two factor authentication?

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Sign in to your Apple ID account page and click Edit in the Security section. Then click Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication. After that, you can create new security questions and verify your date of birth and two-factor authentication will be turned off.

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How do I change my Apple ID, and would it affect my data?

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You can change it in the setting of your device. It shouldn't affect your data unless it is stored in iCloud

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