2018 Mac mini Deactivation Process
At MacStadium, data privacy is paramount. MacStadium engineers do not have access to an individual Mac mini environment once a subscription is activated. However, this level of data privacy means that there are a few simple steps to follow to allow MacStadium engineers to reclaim use of the machine.
- (Suggested) Back up your data.
- Sign out of iTunes in macOS Mojave or earlier.
- If using macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes.
- From the iTunes window, choose Account > Authorizations > Deauthorize This Computer.
- Enter your Apple ID and password and click Deauthorize.
- Sign out of iCloud.
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If using macOS Catalina or later:
1. Open Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Click Apple ID
3. Select Overview in the sidebar.
4. Finally, click Sign Out. -
If using macOS Mojave or newer:
1. Choose Apple menu > System Preferences.
2. Click iCloud
3. Click Sign Out.
NOTE: Your iCloud data remains in iCloud and on any other devices that are signed in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
Updated 3 months ago