This article explains how to remove/unlink a gear from your Apple ID/Apple Account.

How Do I Remove a gadget From My Apple Account?

at the top of the screen.

Click Remove from Account

It should display your name and the photo you selected to represent your account.

choose the gadget you want to remove from your Apple account.

From the devices information page, tapRemove from Account.

iPhone Settings with Apple Id and devices highlighted

TapRemoveto remove the equipment from your account.

bang out in your Apple Account password, then tapTurn Offto confirm.

Or someone else can input their Apple Account to connect the machine to their account instead.

iPhone settings with iPad, Remove from account, and warning message highlighted

Removing a rig from your Apple account and signing out does not remove all your data or information.

If you intend to sell your unit, be sure to perform afactory reset.

iPhone device info settings with Remove and OK highlighted

Unlinking an iPhone from your Apple Account follows the same steps as above.

you could also unlink your iPhone (or other Apple unit) from your Apple Account using your Mac.

initiate the Apple menu and selectSystem Preferences.

iPhone settings with Sign Out and Turn Off highlighted

Or if youre using macOS Mojave or earlier, clickiCloud.

pick the machine you want to remove from the menu on the left side of the window.

A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm.

Mac Desktop with System Preferences highlighted

TapRemoveto continue orCancelto go back.

What Does Removing a gadget From Apple ID Do?

In such a scenario, you could remove an old gear to make room for the new one.

Mac System Preferences with Apple ID highlighted

Why Cant I Remove a unit From My Apple ID?

and tappingSign Out(you will need to input your Apple Account password to complete the sign-out process.

After you sign in, the rig will appear on your list.

Device list on Mac Apple ID System Preferences highlighted

For a Mac or Windows PC, sign in to iCloud with your Apple Account on the computer.

“), and follow the prompts.

Toreset your Apple Account password, visit Apple’sIForgotAppleID website.

Mac preferences with Remove from Account highlighted

Mac remove device pop-up with Remove highlighted