How Do You Sign Out of Your Apple ID/Apple Account?

Here’s where to look and what to do when signing out of your Apple Account on Mac.

smack the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen.

Mac System Preferences with Apple ID highlighted

If you’ve previously used iCloud on your system, clickKeep a Copyto keep existing data for select apps.

type your password to switch off Find My Mac and clickContinue.

You’re now signed out of your Apple Account.

Mac Apple ID options with Overview highlighted

How Do I Log Into a Different Apple ID/Apple Account on My Mac?

input your Apple Account email address and clickNext.

type your password and clickNext.

Mac Apple ID options with Sign Out highlighted

drop your Mac’s password and clickOK.

You may also need to put in your iPhone’s passcode.

ClickAllowto switch Find My Mac on.

Mac System Preferences with Sign in highlighted

You are now logged in.

How Do I Get Rid of Someone Elses Apple ID/Apple Account on My Mac?

Here’s what to do.

Mac Apple ID screen with Next highlighted

You’ll need to be in contact with the person whose ID it is.

Get the person to sign in toiCloud via the web.

choose the equipment they need to remove.

Apple ID screen with Next highlighted

poke the x next to the rig to remove it from the account.

Alternatively, they can erase the gear viaFind iPhone > All Devices.

Why Cant I sign out of My Apple ID/Apple Account on Mac?

iCloud with Account Settings highlighted

There are some simple ways to fix this problem, though.

Here’s a look at the best methods.

FAQ

If youforget your Apple password, go to Apple’sIForgotAppleID website.

iCloud with a device highlighted

Tocreate a new Apple Account, go toappleid.apple.com/account.

Or, open iTunes and go toAccount>Sign In>Create New Apple Account.

If you use an Apple-supplied email, visitappleid.apple.comand go toAccount>Edit>Change Apple Account.

iCloud with Devices open and x highlighted next to one