Apple to Permanently Close Online Support Community Forum on November 20
Summary
Apple will permanently close its official Apple Support Community forum on November 20, ending a 28-year run of user-driven technical support discussions. The company says customers can still get help through its official support site as it shifts its support strategy.
Key Points
- Apple is permanently shutting down its official online community forum, Apple Support Community, on November 20, 2026.
- The forum has been made read-only, and users can no longer create new posts.
- Apple says the move follows a review of its support strategy and customer needs.
- The forum began in 1998 as Apple Tech Exchange and later evolved through several name changes.
