How to Remove a Trusted Device from Your Apple ID

Jan. 8, 2021

If you are someone who has been using yourApple IDon multiple devices for a long time, then chances are you have a long list of trusted devices linked to your account. That can pose ahuge security riskif you pass on your old devices to someone else. So, if your list for trusted devices has become too long, here’s how you can remove a trusted device from your Apple ID using your iPhone, iPod, or iPad.

Remove a Trusted Device from Apple ID Using iPhone, iPod, or iPad

Now, do keep in mind that removing a trusted device from the list would not reset orwipe that device. It simply unlinks your Apple ID from that particular device and you can again add it to your list later if you wish to.

Moreover, you cannot remove the device, in this case, your iPhone, iPod, or iPad, from which you are accessing the list. So, with these things in the clear, let’s get into the steps to remove a trusted device using your iOS or iPadOS device, shall we?

Before moving to the steps to remove a device from your trusted device list, let me tell you what a “trusted” device is. Your trusted device list consists of all the devices that are linked to your Apple ID.

When you sign in to a new device using your Apple ID, it automatically gets added to the list and remain there until you remove it manually. So, here’s how to remove a certain device, that you don’t use or trust anymore, from the list right from your iOS or iPadOS device.

1. Unlock your iPhone, iPod, or iPad andgo to “Settings”.

2.Tap your nameat the top to open up your account settings.

3. Wait for a few seconds for your device to load and thenscroll all the down to find the listof your trusted devices.

4. Now,tap the device you want to removefrom the list and wait for it to open.

5.Tap the “Remove from account” buttonat the bottom.Confirm your actionby tapping the “Remove” button on the confirmation box and it’s done.

6. So now if you see the removed device on your list,you won’t be able to access its settings as you will get the “Device Not Found” prompton your iOS or iPadOS device. And once your iPhone, iPod, or iPad refreshes your account settings page, the removed device would not be there on your trusted device list.

So, these are the steps to remove a device from your trusted device list using an iPhone, iPod, or iPad. Follow these steps and remove any device that is linked with your Apple ID.

Moreover, I’d recommend you to monitor this list from time to time and check for any unknown device tokeep your Apple ID secure. By any chance, if you see a device that you do not recognize, remove it immediately by following the above steps and change the password of your Apple ID.

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