How to Sign Out of iCloud on iPhone or iPad

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   The Settings app looks like a gray gear icon on your iPhone's Home screen. , Your Apple ID name and picture will be listed at the top of your Settings menu.
   
   Tap on it to view your Apple ID menu., This option is written in red letters at the bottom of the Apple ID menu., You have to turn off Find My iPhone in order to sign out of your Apple ID.
   
   If you have it on, you will be prompted to enter your Apple ID password in a pop-up box to turn it off., This will turn off Find My iPhone on your device., You will be able to keep a copy your iCloud Contacts and Safari preferences after you sign out of your Apple ID.
   
   Slide the switch to On position for the types of data you want to keep.
   
   The switch will turn green.
   
   If you choose to delete this data from your device, it will still be available on iCloud.
   
   You can sign in again and sync your device anytime. , This is the blue button in the upper-right corner of your screen.
   
   You will have to confirm your action in a pop-up box., This will sign you out of your Apple ID on this device.
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   Step 2: Tap on your Apple ID at the top.

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   Step 3: Scroll down and tap the Sign Out button.

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   Step 4: Enter your Apple ID password.

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   Step 5: Tap Turn Off in the pop-up box.

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   Step 6: Select the types of data you want to keep on your device.

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   Step 7: Tap Sign Out.

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   Step 8: Tap Sign Out in the pop-up to confirm.

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