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If you have reasons to believe that your Apple ID Password has been compromised, your first action should be to change your Apple ID Password.

Change Apple ID Password

While the main reason for changing Apple ID Password is driven by security, people also change the Password to get rid of annoying Apple ID Verification Pop-ups and for various other reasons.

Irrespective of the reasons, it is really easy to Change Apple ID Password on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Windows computer.

1. Change Apple ID Password on iPhone or iPad

You can change Apple ID Password on iPhone or iPad by following the steps below.

1. Go to Settings and tap on your Apple ID Name.

2. From Apple ID screen, go to Password and Security > tap on Change Password.

3. You may be prompted to Answer two Security Questions to Verify your identity

4. On the next screen, enter Current Password, New Password and verify the New Password.

2. Change Apple ID Password on Mac

You can also change Apple ID Password on Mac by following the steps below.

1. Click on the Apple Icon in top-menu bar and select System Preferences.

2. On System Preferences screen, click on Apple ID icon.

3. On Apple ID screen, click on Change Password option.

4. On the next screen, enter your Current Password, New Password, Verify New Password and click on the Change button.

3. Change Apple ID Password on Any Device

You can also change the Password by accessing your Apple ID page on Windows computer or any other device.

If your password has been compromised or you’re doing some security spring cleaning, follow these steps

By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / @jp2e

Jul 16, 2022, 1:00 PM UTC|

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How to change your Apple ID password in three different ways.Image: Apple

Your Apple ID is your key to using the integrated services of Apple’s ecosystem, including the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple Music. You also need one to set up any new Apple device. As with any password, if you think it may have been compromised, you should change it immediately. It’s also a good idea to change it every few months to help keep it extra secure.

When you do choose a new password, you’ll need to think of one that’s at least eight characters long and uses at least one number, one uppercase letter, and one lowercase letter. You also can’t reuse a password from the last year.

Here are the steps you’ll need to take to change your Apple ID password. Bear in mind that these will only work if you know your current password. If you’ve forgotten it entirely, you will need to go through Apple’s reset password process, which you can initiate from any of your Apple devices.

On your iOS device

1. On your iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch, go to Settings, tap on your name at the top, and choose Password & Security.
2. Choose Change Password.
3. You’ll be prompted to enter your device passcode and then enter a new password and confirm it. 
4. Tap Change.
5. Back at the main Settings screen, sign in with your new password to access Apple features and services. 

Use Apple’s System Preferences window to change your password on your Mac.Image: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

On your Mac

1. Click on the Apple menu in the top left-hand corner, choose System Preferences, and then click the Apple ID tile.
2. Click on Password & Security.
3. Click on Change Password.
4. Enter the password you use to unlock your Mac computer. 
5. Enter your new password and verify it.
6. Click on Change.

You can also change your password on Apple’s website.Image: Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

On the web

1. Go to appleid.apple.com.
2. Click on Sign In in the top menu bar and sign in to your Apple ID account.
3. Select Sign-In and Security in the side menu.
4. Select Password.
5. Enter your current password, and then enter a new password and confirm it.
6. You can also choose to sign out of all Apple devices and websites here by selecting the checkbox.
7. Click Change Password.

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