The fastest way to sign out depends on what you're using

To sign out of Apple TV, go to Settings, find the account section (labeled differently on each device type), and select Sign Out. On an Apple TV box, that's Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out. On an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it's Settings > [Your Name] > Sign Out. On a web browser, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Sign Out. The exact path changes slightly depending on your device, but the principle is the same: find Settings, locate your account, and choose the sign-out option.

Signing out removes your Apple ID from that device and stops Apple TV from remembering your watch history, preferences, and saved shows. If you share an Apple TV subscription with family members, signing out on a shared device means the next person who uses it will need to sign in with their own account. On a home device like an Apple TV box, you might want to delete your account entirely instead of just signing out — that's a separate step that removes all your data from the device.

Key Takeaways

  • On Apple TV boxes, go to Settings > Users and Accounts > [Your Account] > Sign Out to remove your account from that device.
  • On iPhones and iPads, open Settings, tap your name at the top, scroll down, and select Sign Out.
  • On Mac computers, open System Settings, click your name in the sidebar, and select Sign Out.
  • On web browsers, click your profile icon in the top right corner of the Apple TV website and choose Sign Out.
  • Signing out removes your watch history and preferences from that device but does not cancel your Apple TV subscription.

Signing out on an Apple TV box or streaming device

If you use a dedicated Apple TV device (the black box that connects to your TV), the sign-out process lives in the Settings menu. Press the Menu button on your remote, navigate to Settings, then go to Users and Accounts. You'll see a list of accounts on that device — select the one you want to sign out of, and you'll see options including Sign Out. Select it, and the system will ask you to confirm. Once you confirm, that account is removed from the device.

If you're the only person using the Apple TV box and you want to remove all traces of your account — not just sign out, but delete it entirely — you can select Delete Account instead. This removes your watch history, preferences, and saved shows from the device. You'll need to sign back in with your Apple ID if you want to use Apple TV on that box again later.

Signing out on iPhone or iPad

On an iPhone or iPad, Apple TV is part of the Apple ecosystem, so signing out means signing out of your Apple ID on the device itself — or just from the Apple TV app. If you want to sign out only from the Apple TV app without affecting the rest of your phone, open the Apple TV app, tap the Watch Now tab at the bottom, then tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Scroll down and select Sign Out.

If you want to sign out of your entire Apple ID (which will also sign you out of Apple TV, iCloud, and other Apple services), go to Settings, tap your name at the very top, scroll to the bottom, and select Sign Out. You'll be asked to enter your Apple ID password to confirm. After you sign out, you can sign back in with a different Apple ID or the same one later.

Signing out on a Mac

On a Mac, signing out of Apple TV means signing out of your Apple ID. Open System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions), click your name in the sidebar on the left, and look for a Sign Out button. Click it, and you'll be asked to confirm and enter your password. This signs you out of your Apple ID across the entire Mac, which includes Apple TV.

If you only want to sign out of the Apple TV app without signing out of your Apple ID, open the Apple TV app, click Account in the menu bar at the top, and select Sign Out. This removes your account from the app but leaves your Apple ID active on your Mac for other services.

Signing out on a web browser

If you watch Apple TV through a web browser at tv.apple.com, signing out is straightforward. Look for your profile icon in the top right corner of the page — it usually shows your initials or a generic profile picture. Click it, and a menu will drop down with a Sign Out option. Select it, and you'll be signed out of that browser session.

Keep in mind that signing out on the web does not sign you out on other devices. If you're signed into Apple TV on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV box, and Mac, signing out on the web only affects your browser session. You'll need to sign out separately on each device if you want to remove your account from all of them.

What happens after you sign out

Once you sign out, that device no longer has access to your Apple TV account. Your watch history, saved shows, and personalized recommendations are stored on Apple's servers, so they'll come back if you sign in again with the same Apple ID. However, they won't appear on that device until you sign back in.

If other people use the device, they won't see your watch history or recommendations. On a shared Apple TV box, the next person to use it will either see a list of accounts to choose from (if multiple accounts are set up) or will need to sign in with their own Apple ID. Signing out does not cancel your Apple TV subscription — it only removes your account from that specific device.

Signing out versus deleting your account from a device

Signing out and deleting an account are not the same thing. Signing out removes your account from the device but keeps it available to sign back in later. Deleting an account removes all your data from that device permanently — your watch history, preferences, and saved shows are erased from that device only, not from your Apple account overall.

On an Apple TV box, if you select Delete Account instead of Sign Out, you'll be asked to confirm. Once deleted, you can still sign back in with your Apple ID, but the device will start fresh with no watch history or preferences. On phones and computers, you typically just sign out; the delete option is less common because those devices are usually personal rather than shared.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will signing out of Apple TV cancel my subscription?

No. Signing out only removes your account from that device. Your Apple TV subscription stays active and will continue to renew on your billing date. You can sign back in on the same device or any other device and pick up where you left off.

Can I sign out of Apple TV without signing out of my entire Apple ID?

Yes, on iPhones, iPads, and Macs, you can sign out of just the Apple TV app without signing out of your Apple ID. Open the Apple TV app, find your profile settings, and select Sign Out. Your Apple ID will remain active for iCloud, email, and other services.

What if I forget to sign out before giving my device to someone else?

If you realize later that you left your account signed in on a shared device, you can sign out remotely on some devices. On an Apple TV box, you can go to Settings > Users and Accounts and delete the account from there. For other devices, you may need to change your Apple ID password to force a sign-out, though this will also sign you out on all your other devices.

Does signing out delete my watch history?

No. Your watch history is stored on Apple's servers tied to your Apple ID, not on the device itself. When you sign out, the watch history disappears from that device, but it will reappear if you sign back in with the same Apple ID. If you want to permanently delete your watch history, you need to do that through your Apple ID account settings online.

Can multiple people use Apple TV on the same device if I sign out?

Yes. On an Apple TV box, you can set up multiple user accounts, and each person can sign in with their own Apple ID. On phones and computers, only one person can be signed into the Apple ID at a time, so the next person would need to sign in with their own Apple ID after you sign out.