How to Sign Out of Apple ID without a Password?

All Apple devices including iPhones and iPads are reliant on a wide array of online services, and Apple ID is the mechanism that provides access to all of them with the same credentials. It is also used as a security feature for the device, so if an iPhone is already signed in with a specific Apple ID it might require a password in order to use it. This is why Apple ID is essential for every Apple phone or tablet owner.

While in most cases the owner knows the password, this is not always true, and exceptions may occur if the phone was loaned or bought second-hand. With that in mind, learning how to sign out of Apple ID without a password is a practical skill that can save the day and eliminate a source of frustration. To bypass the screen lock and sign out of iCloud so you can use the phone and all the apps installed on it, try one of the methods described in the following text.

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Using Settings to Sign Out of Apple ID without a Password

There is a very simple way to sign out of iCloud and all related online services even if you don’t know which Apple ID was used to sign in. This can be accomplished from the Settings menu of your iPhone, and it won’t take more than a few minutes of your time.

1. To start the process, open the Settings menu on your phone > choose iCloud.
2. After you are asked to type a password, simply enter a random string of characters to intentionally get a ‘Wrong password’ response from the system.
3. By clicking on “OK’ and then canceling, you will end up on the iCloud page where you can delete the content of the Description field and then click on the Done button.
   

   Sign out of Apple ID in Settings

4. After you complete this step, the Find My Phone option will be automatically turned off. Run it anyway, and click Delete in the pop-up window that opens on the screen.
5. When you confirm this action, your existing iCloud account and all associated content will be instantly erased, allowing you to set up a new one with a different password.

Using iTunes to Sign out of iCloud with no Password

Signing out of your Apple ID can be done in other ways too, and iTunes offers some unique advantages in this regard. In order for this procedure to work, it’s necessary to first disable the ‘Find my Phone’ option.

1.  Go to the Settings menu on any device with iTunes installed.
2. Next, it’s necessary to choose the iTunes & App Store option from the Settings menu > touch the Apple ID button. This action will open a dialogue box, from which you can choose to sign out of your account.
3. By choosing the Sign Out option from the menu, you will successfully log out of your Apple ID without the need to enter a password.

However, the downside of this method is that you have to repeat the process for every online application you’d like to use, which can be time-consuming in some cases.

Using AnyUnlock to Sign out of iCloud without Password

Another recommended method is to use AnyUnlock – iPhone Password Unlocker to sign out the Apple ID on your iPad, with no password. As a powerful iPhone password unlock tool, AnyUnlock can help you remove the locked Apple ID without a phone number. It also can unlock the Apple ID without security questions. After removing, you can create a new Apple ID to enjoy Apple services again.

If you want to try this reliable unlock tool to remove Apple ID, you can follow the steps below to fix your issue:

Step 1. On your computer, download and install AnyUnlock > Launch it >When launched, the interface will be displayed as below > Click Unlock Apple ID option from the homepage.

Step 2. Connect your iPad to the computer. On your iPad, tap “Trust” when prompted if you have not done so before to trust your computer. Once your iOS device is detected, the interface below will display. Then tap Unlock Now button.

Step 3. Next, AnyUnlock will remove Apple ID automatically. Please do not disconnect your device until it restarts. Meanwhile, please don’t exit AnyUnlock during the process.

Step 4. And when the removing process is completed, you will see the interface as below. 

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Sign Out of Apple ID by Creating a New Password

If neither of the previous two methods really works for you, here is another option to consider. If you indicate to the system that you forgot your password and complete the procedure to change it, you will also be able to sign out of iCloud and other apps. The requirement is that you know the answers to the security questions or the e-mail used to create the original Apple ID.

Step 1. If you meet this requirement, start by opening your Apple ID account page. On this page, you will find the Forgot Apple ID button that you need to tap on to initiate the process.

Step 2. Next, you will be asked to choose your preferred verification method. You can request a recovery mail to be sent to the address used during the account creation, or opt for answering the personal security questions.

Step 3. In the former case, you will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to reset your password, while in the latter you will be able to proceed with the procedure after answering correctly.

Step 4. Once you manage to set your own password, signing out of the old Apple ID is very straightforward. To do this, just go to Settings, before choosing Apple ID and then clicking on Sign Out in the dialog box.

Conclusions

While it’s certainly true that Apple ID is the single most important password for every iPhone or iPad owner and that losing it can cause difficulties, even if you don’t have it things might not be hopeless. There are several ways to sign out of iCloud without password and then sign back in with a different one. Just be aware that each of them has its own limitations and choose the one that makes the most sense for you.