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End of an era: Apple Support Community forums to permanently close
9to5Mac • • general
Key Points:
- Apple announced that its AppleCare Support Community forums will permanently shut down on November 20, 2026, and the site has already entered read-only mode, no longer accepting new posts.
- The platform, originally launched as Apple Tech Exchange in 1998 and rebranded several times, has served as a key resource for users troubleshooting Apple products and sharing advice.
- Users can still browse existing discussions, search for answers, and use limited interaction features like “Me too” and voting, but new questions and replies are disabled.
- The current login page now appears to be restricted to Apple employees, indicating internal-only access moving forward.
- Apple directs users to continue seeking support through the official Apple Support site, and 9to5Mac is awaiting further comment from Apple regarding the shutdown details.
