Certainly, it is not recommended to have multiple iCloud Accounts on the same device. Mainly, we suggest you to delete the iCloud on your iOS device if you have more than one account. This may affect your iOS device’s Storage and iMessage delivery, loss of data syncing, and inability to retrieve apps.

Some may create a iCloud Account for some reason and later they will change it to another existing account. Here are the complete details to delete and switch your iCloud Account.

How to Delete iCloud on iOS?

It is highly recommended that, do not switch or delete your iCloud Account, unless it is necessary. In this section, we have given the step-by-step procedure to remove the iCloud Account from your iOS Device.

This procedure is suitable for iPhones, iPads, or iPods.

Step 1

Initially, launch your iOS Device (iPhone or iPad).

Step 2

Then, navigate straight to the Settings section of your iPhone.

Step 3

After that, scroll down the list of menus and tap on the Accounts & Passwords option.

Step 4

Under the Accounts section, select the iCloud option.

Step 5

From the iCloud Screen scroll down to the bottom and click on the Sign-out option.

Step 6

Once again, select the Sign-out option from the Pop-up menu.

Step 7

In the meantime follow the on-screen instructions throughout the deleting process.

Step 8

On the next screen, you have to select the Delete From My iPhone option.

Step 9

Another pop-up window containing the message about the Contact and Saved data will appear.

Step 10

Either select the Keep on My iPhone option or Delete From My iPhone option accordingly.

Step 11

At last, enter your Apple ID and Password.

Step 12

As a final step, tap on the Turn Off option.

Switch to a Different iCloud Account

In case you want to switch to a new iCloud account, then follow the below procedure.

Step 1

Similarly, open your iPhone or iPad in which you want to switch the account.

Step 2

Now, tap on the Settings option and get into the Accounts & Passwords Section.

Step 3

Under the Accounts Section, click on the Add Account option.

Step 4

From the next screen, choose the iCloud option.

Step 5

On the next page, enter your New Apple ID Email Address and select the Next button.

Step 6

After that, create or enter the Password for your New Apple ID.

Step 7

Finally, the new iCloud Account will be added to your iOS device.

Wrapping Up

Having multiple iCloud Accounts will result in the Loss of Apps and Services. However, it may also lead to loss of data from your device. To avoid such confusion, it is better to remove the old or unused iCloud Account.

I hope you have understood the procedure clearly. Now, you can delete the iCloud Account from your Apple device. Remove or Switch Accounts only if it is highly needed.