How to Remove Apple ID from iPad [2025 Complete Guide]

Apple ID is an essential part of the Apple system, but there are times when you need to remove it from your iPad. This could be due to selling your iPad, forgetting your password and wanting to change to a new account, or buying a second-hand iPad with the previous owner’s account. In this comprehensive guide, we will provide various solutions to help you solve the “How to remove Apple ID from iPad” issue.

Can you remove Apple ID from iPad without password?

Yes, you can. When you don’t use your Apple account for a long time and forget your password, or purchase the iPad from others and don’t have the password, you can remove the Apple ID from iPad via FoneTool Unlocker, Settings, iTunes, or Apple Support. Please check the 4 proven ways directly if you don’t have a password.

Method	Ease of Use	Data Loss	Best For
Settings	★★	❎ No	With Apple account password
iCloud	★	❎ No	With Apple account password and enabled Find My
FoneTool Unlocker	★★★	❎ No (If Find My off)	Forgotten Apple ID or password
Factory Reset	★★	✅ Yes	A screen lock password and disable Find My
iTunes	★	✅ Yes	Unresponsive iPad and Disable Find My
Apple Support	★	✅ Yes	Have proof of ownership

How to unlock Apple ID from iPad with password

When you have the password of the Apple account on your iPad, you can choose one of the following ways to remove Apple ID from iPad.

Way 1. Sign out Apple ID via Settings

With the Apple ID password, the easiest way to sign out of Apple ID is through Settings. So when you have the password of the Apple ID on your iPad, you can follow the steps below:

Step 1. Tap on Settings on your iPad > Your profile.

Step 2. Scroll down and tap on Sign Out.

Step 3. Enter your Apple ID password > Tap on Turn Off.

Way 2. Delete Apple ID via iCloud

When you have a second-hand iPad and can’t delete Apple ID, you can contact the previous owner and ask him to remove the Apple ID from iCloud on your computer.

Step 1. Go to iCloud and log in to your Apple account.

Step 2. Move to Find My > Click All Devices.

Step 3. Select the iPad you want > Click Remove from Account.

How to delete Apple ID from iPad without password

How to remove Apple ID from iPad without password and previous owner? You can choose the appropriate way from the following solutions.

Way 1. Unlock Apple ID via FoneTool Unlocker

What if you don’t have Apple account password? I highly recommend a professional iOS unlock tool here, FoneTool Unlocker, which can help you easily remove your Apple ID without password and without losing data.

★Why do you choose FoneTool Unlocker?

• When the Find My feature is off, all current data will be kept.
• Remove Apple ID without password, no tech knowledge is required.
• Remove all types of password easily and quickly without erasing.
• Powerful features offer a high success rate of up to 99.99%.
• A safe and stable process protects data from leakage.

Step 1. Install and launch FoneTool Unlocker on your computer > Connect your iPad to computer with a USB cable.

Step 2. Go to the Remove Apple ID option.

Step 3. Enter a backup password and ensure you remember the password > Click OK.

Step 4. Click Remove Now to remove Apple ID without a password.

Way 2. Erase Apple ID via Factory Reset

If you forgot your password of the Apple account and have disabled Find My iPad, you can also remove Apple ID from iPad without password for free via Settings.

Step 1. Tap on the Settings on your iPad > General.

Step 2. Scroll down and tap on Transfer or Reset iPad.

Step 3. Select Erase All Content and Settings > Tap on Continue.

Step 4. Enter the screen passcode and your Apple ID will be removed.

Way 3. Remove Apple ID via iTunes

If you have access to a computer with iTunes installed, you can also use it to remove the Apple ID from your iPad. This method is useful when you prefer to manage your device from a computer.

Step 1. Install and launch the latest iTunes on your computer > Connect iPad to computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. Enter your screen passcode to trust the computer > Click the device icon after detecting your iPad on the computer.

Step 3. Select the Summary option > Click Restore iPad twice to confirm the action.

🙁Limitations:✎...

You can’t bypass iCloud Activation.

You would lose all your data.

Way 4. Delete Apple ID via Apple Support

If the solutions above don’t work, it’s time for you to seek professional help from Apple Support.

😊Advantages:

• Provides personalized assistance.
• Help you with specific issues related to your Apple account.

😥Disadvantage:

• The process takes a long time.
• Need to provide sufficient proof of ownership.

How to remove iPad from Apple ID device list

If your iPad is second-hand and you can contact the iPad’s previous owner, you can let him remove iPad from Apple ID Device List. In the Apple ID device list, you can see all the devices associated with your Apple ID.

Way 1. Remove Apple ID from iPad via Settings on iPhone

If you have an iPhone or another iPad, you can remove Apple ID from iPad via the Settings’ device list.

Step 1. Tap on Settings on your device > Your profile.

Step 2. Scroll down and tap your iPad from the list.

Step 3. Tap Remove from account > Tap again to confirm the action.

Way 2. Delete Apple ID from iPad on Mac

When you don’t have an iPhone or another iPad, you can also delete your Apple ID from your Mac’s device list.

Step 1. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences on Mac.

Step 2. Click Apple ID at the top right corner > Find and click your iPad.

Step 3. Click Remove from Account twice to confirm the action.

Way 3. Erase Apple ID via Apple ID account page

You can also go to Apple ID account page to delete Apple ID from iPad.

Step 1. Go to Apple ID account page > Click Devices.

Step 2. Find your iPad in the device list.

Step 3. Click Remove from Account > Confirm the pop-up instructions and click Remove from Account again.

FAQs about Apple ID on iPad

Q1. Can I remove my Apple ID from a device remotely?

Yes, you can. You can use iCloud or Apple ID account page to remove your Apple ID from a device remotely.

Q2. How do I unlink my Apple ID from my iPad?

To unlink your Apple ID from your iPad, you can:

• Sign out of the Apple ID from the settings if you have the password.
• Restore iPad to delete Apple ID on your iPad.
• Use a professional tool, like FoneTool Unlocker, to remove the Apple ID without password.

Conclusion

This guide shows you how to remove Apple ID from iPad with or without password. You can also delete your Apple ID from iPad from the device list. When you don’t have a password and can’t unlock your iPad, you’d better try a professional iOS unlock tool. FoneTool Unlocker can help you remove the Apple ID from iPad without password easily.