My Apple ID is Greyed Out in Settings, Fix
Reading Time: 4 minutes Did you notice that iOS greyed out your Apple ID settings? This means that when you open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, your Apple ID shows up as greyed out, making it inaccessible. And when the Apple ID is tapped, nothing happens because the setting is untappable. Sometimes A greyed out Apple ID may appear to be stuck on ‘Verifying’.
If you are also having this problem, you can no longer use your Apple ID on your Apple device. When an Apple ID is greyed out on an iPhone or iPad, it most likely is because of a problem that happened when upgrading the iOS or when you change your Apple ID and password.
This is an important problem. if you are having this problem, you may not use various Apple services that require an Apple ID, such as the App Store, iTunes, FaceTime, iCloud, iMessage, and more.
You can fix also if your Apple ID is disabled.
This article explains that there are a few things you can try to fix this problem.
Check Apple system status page
Apple has a webpage with real-time status information for its services, such as Apple ID. You can check if Apple ID services are working normally or experiencing issues. Here is how:
- Visit Apple’s system status site: https://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/
- Look for “Apple ID”.
- If it is green, everything is working. if not, just wait, Apple will fix your issue.
Restart
Restarting your device may resolve your Apple ID problem. Here is how you can restart your device.
- iPhone X, 11 or later and Face ID iPad models: Press and hold the side and the volume up (or) down buttons together until you see the power off slider. Then drag the slider. Wait one minute and then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
- Other iPhone and iPad models and all iPod touch models: Press and hold the top or side button until the power off slider appears and then drag the slider. Wait one minute. Then press and hold the side or top button until you see the Apple logo.
Check your connections
It is possible that you may be having a connection problem. Please ensure that your iPhone or iPad is connected to the Internet. You may connect to the Internet using cellular service or Wi-Fi. Open Safari and try to load macreports.com, if you can not access our website, please try the tips below:
- On your device, turn on Airplane Mode and wait one minute and then turn it off (Settings > Airplane Mode).
- Restart your Wi-Fi router.
- Try a different Wi-Fi connection if possible.
- See also: Your iPhone Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi, and iPad Wi-Fi problems.
- You can also want to reset your network settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Please note that doing so will erase all of your network settings such as your saved Wi-Fi passwords etc.
Check if restrictions are turned on on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod
It is possible that Restrictions were enabled. Make sure that the ability to make changes to accounts is allowed. Here is how you can check this:
- On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, tap Settings.
- Tap Screen Time. You may need to enter your Screen Time passcode.
- Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Scroll down and find the Allow Changes section and tap Account Changes. Make sure that this setting is “Allow”.
- If this does not solve your issue, try turning off Screen Time. You can do so by going to Settings > Screen Time. Then tap the red “Turn Off Screen Time” button.
Software update
Perform a software update to the affected device. You can do so by going to Settings > General > Software Update. This will check for updates. If there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions to update your iPhone or iPad.
You may also want to enable Automatic Updates by going to Settings > General > Software Update > Automatic Updates.
You can also update your device using your computer by connecting your device to your computer.
Profiles
A configuration profile may have been installed on your iPhone or iPad (by employers or schools etc) that contains settings to restrict or limit and manage employees’ or student’s devices. On your device, go to Settings > General > Profiles, do you see any profile installed? if there is, you can tap it to see what restrictions are set. If you want, you may remove profiles by going to Settings > General > Profiles > Remove Profile or Delete Profile.
See also: How To Create an Apple ID Without an Apple Device & Credit Card
i turn off screen time. Thanks!
i turn off screen time. Thanks!
Turning off screen time worked! Thanks!
Perfect! I disabled the allow screen time and everything went back to normal. Whew! Thank you so much
Perfect instructions for me!!
I just had to turn on the allow changes and problem solved. it’s not grayed out anymore at the top.
Best instructions to follow.
VERY Pleased.
It doesn’t work for me. The ID is still greyed out. Does that mean I have to completely reset the phone?
Solution:
Go to setting in iphone then
Screen time=>content & privacy restrictions And hit off this option. Hopefully, your id will be working properly. kuddos
Thank you very much for the suggestion. It’s working fine now.
thank you so much! I wasn’t able to manage subscriptions and had been paying a monthly fee for such a long time! I made the changes in screen time and was able to access and cancel my subscription. JEEZZZ!
When I turned off screen time, it worked! Thanks so much mate
It really worked for me. Was about to lose a lot of money paying pranks on the internet
You’re so freaking amazing and smart. Everyone to fix this problem you need to cut off your screen time / update your software ! It’s all is working 100% 💯
Thank you! You suggestion actually fixed the issue—and I’ve clicked on many suggestions.
Thank you so much! This fixed my problem without having to reset my phone.
I had this problem this morning. Contacted Apple support and they told me that the only option was to do a complete reset of my phone. I’m glad I didn’t because it turned out that the problem was because I had mobile data switched off for settings. As soon as I connected to WiFi I was able to Change the settings and fix the problem.
You’re a life saver. I almost reset my phone but then i saw your comment. I had the same problem. Thank you.
Thank you so much!! I had the same issue.
Thank you Lisa
Do u know when my Apple ID are with stop being grey I need it I am kinda getting frustrated.
Thank you so much!! It was my screen time🙆🏽♂️
Oh My God! Thank YOU Lisa!
How can I find out if someone else has got In my phone & changed Apple ID settings to make them hav access to my messages my iCloud my email because it showing my sing out option grey instead of read & on one of my favorite contacts there phone # is red sometimes & then normal also what do I need to do
So when I set up my parents accidentally set me up as 1 years old and idk how to change it to 13 without losing everything on my phone.