iCloud keeps signing me out? 8 fixes for iPhone and iCloud.com
Repeated iCloud sign outs usually follow a password change, a VPN or a wrong clock. A clean sign out and back in fixes the rest.
The fix
8 fixes, in order
- 1
Check apple.com/support/systemstatus for iCloud problems.
- 2
Set the date and time automatically.
Settings › General › Date & Time › Set Automatically.
- 3
Turn off your VPN or content blocker.
- 4
Update iOS and restart the iPhone.
- 5
Use your current password everywhere.
A password changed on a Mac or iPad signs other devices out until you enter it there too.
- 6
Check Screen Time restrictions.
Settings › Screen Time › Content & Privacy Restrictions › Account Changes should be set to Allow.
- 7
Sign out and back in.
Settings › your name › Sign Out. Keep a copy of your data, restart, then sign in again.
- 8
Contact Apple Support if the account itself is locked.
Frequently asked questions
Will signing out of iCloud delete my photos?
No, iCloud keeps them. When signing out, choose to keep a copy of data on the iPhone, and everything syncs again when you sign back in.
Why does iCloud.com keep logging me out?
Your browser may block cookies or clear them on close. Allow cookies for icloud.com and tick Keep me signed in.
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