It also covers how to deactivate devices on your account, a much less drastic and permanent measure.

hey be aware that deleting your iCloud email account is not a quick fix.

The entire Apple account deletion process could take up to seven days.

Screenshot showing the Apple ID sign-in page

This step will make it much easier to sign in with a new Apple Account.

Sign into your iCloud account at Apple.

Once you are signed in, scroll down to the Devices section.

Screenshot of Devices page under Apple Account page

choose the gadget image and a pop out window will appear for each one showing gadget details.

At the bottom of the pop-out window, press the words,Remove From Account.

Do this for each rig on your account page until all devices are removed.

Screenshot showing how to remove a device from iCloud.

Here’s how:

If you are not logged in, sign back into your iCloud account at Apple.

tap the words, Go to your Apple Account page underManage Account.

Scroll down to the Data & Privacy section at the bottom, and clickManage Your Privacy.

Screenshot showing how to access the Apple ID account page

The bottom of the page is the option toDelete Your Account.

ClickRequest to Delete Your Account.

A pop-up window will appear asking you to select a reason for the request.

Screenshot showing the Delete your account page on Apple

Apple will remind you to review the information regarding the deletion of your account.

Clickcontinue,and to review theDeletion Terms & Conditions, and to check the box to confirm you agree.

Apple will ask for contact information to send you account status updates.

Screenshot showing the reason to select when deleting your Apple iCloud account

Provide an email address NOT associated with the account you are deleting.

Apple will provide you with a unique access code, that you will need to contact Apple Support.

it’s possible for you to also use this code to cancel the account deletion process.

Apple will delete the account permanently within 7 days.

During this period, your Apple Account will remain active.

slide in your currentApple Account password,and then enter yournew password.

SelectChange Passwordto save the change.

you could also get iCloud email set up in Windows 10 and sign in from a Windows PC.