Forgetting a password can feel like the end of the world, especially when it's the password to an account like your Apple ID. Show
Your Apple ID gives you access to your iCloud, devices, and more. So, without it, you could be locked out of an essential part of your personal and even professional life. Here are a few methods you can use to reset your Apple ID password. How to reset your Apple ID password on an iPhone or iPadThere are several methods you can use to reset your Apple ID password. Via the Settings app1. Go into the Settings app and tap your name at the top, then choose Password & Security, followed by Change password. 2. Type in the passcode you unlock your device with, then add a new password in the fields on the next screen and select Change. 3. You'll have to enter that new password on your other Apple devices Using the iForgot website1. Go to iForgot.apple.com and enter your Apple ID, then hit Continue. 2. Enter your device's passcode, as prompted, then hit Continue. 3. Enter your new desired password twice, then hit Next or Change, depending on the device. Enter your Apple ID to change your password. Devon DelfinoThrough a friend's deviceIf you don't have access to your own iPhone or iPad, you can ask a friend to help you, either via the Apple Support app (newer devices) or Find My iPhone (iOS 9 through 12). Apple Support app: Once your friend has the app installed, they'd open the app and then tap Passwords & Security. From there, they'd choose Reset Apple ID password followed by Get Started, and then A different Apple ID. Finally, they'd enter your Apple ID, set up the new password, and follow the prompts until the confirmation message appears. Find My iPhone: Your friend would go into the Find My iPhone app and, when prompted to sign in, they'd need to make sure the Apple ID field is blank. Then they'd tap Forgot Apple ID or Password and follow the onscreen prompts. With two-factor authenticationIf you have two-factor authentication enabled, you'll need to change your password using either a device you've already approved, or through a web browser. You'll need to have the recovery key you set up, too. (Unfortunately, Apple cannot provide your recovery key for you, so you'll need to keep that handy when you set it up.) To reset your Apple ID password, you'd use the same steps as listed for the iForgot website method. But instead of your device passcode, you'd be prompted to enter your recovery key. How to reset your Apple ID password on a Mac1. Click the Apple menu, located in the top-left corner of the screen and hit System Preferences. 2. Choose Apple ID. (If you have earlier versions of macOS, you'd need to instead go to iCloud, then Account Details.) Choose Apple ID. Devon Delfino3. Select Password & Security (or Security, for older operating systems) followed by Change Password. Choose Password & Security. Devon Delfino4. If prompted, enter an administrator's account password and then click Ok. 5. Enter your new password twice, as prompted then click Change. As mentioned earlier, you could instead use the iForgot website to reset your Apple ID password on a Mac. How to reset your Apple ID using Apple's account recovery featureAnother option is Apple's new recovery feature, which lets you reset your Apple ID via trusted contacts. Before you use this feature, make sure your various devices are fully updated. Here's how to choose trusted contacts on an iPhone: 1. Go into the Settings app and tap your name, located at the top of the screen 2. Tap Password & Security. 3. Choose Account Recovery. Tap Account Recovery. Devon Delfino4. Select Add Recovery Contact twice. 5. Enter your Apple ID password and follow the prompts to choose the desired recovery contacts. Once that's set up, you'd simply call a trusted recovery contact from your iPhone if you get locked out, and they would send you a code to get back in.
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How do I reset my iCloud password without my iPhone?If you don't have an Apple device, borrow one from a friend or family member, or visit an Apple Store. Open the Apple Support app on the borrowed Apple device. If needed, you can download the Apple Support app from the App Store. Tap Passwords & Security > Reset Apple ID password > Get Started.
How can I recover my Apple ID without phone number?If you lost / can't reach the trusted device or phone number associated with your Apple ID. Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.. On the Verify Your Identity screen, select "Can't access your trusted devices?". In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key.. How do I reset my iCloud email password without a phone number?To reset an Apple ID password without a phone number, you need to go to the iForgot website. On the website, you need to follow the instructions to reset your password.
Can I reset my iCloud password by email?How to reset your Apple ID or iCloud password with your email address or security questions. Navigate to iforgot.apple.com (opens in new tab) in any web browser.. Enter your Apple ID email address.. Add the character you see on the screen.. Click Continue.. |