How to reset your Apple ID password on an iPhone
If you’re using an iPhone, you can use the built-in features to Reset Apple ID Password. Here’s what you need to know:
- Click Settings
- Go to Your name > Password and security > Change password
- Follow the onscreen guidelines to reset your Apple ID password
You can use the exact process to reset your password on a trusted iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch. And if you want to reset your password on Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences. From there, click Apple ID > Password & Security and follow the instructions provided.
Resetting your Apple ID password from a Mac device
You can also reset your Apple ID password from your MacBook or iMac. That is how.
1. Click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen and click on System Preferences.
2. Click Apple ID.
3. Click Password & Security.
4. Click Change Password…
Follow the onscreen prompts to finish changing your password.
Reset your Apple ID password on a new device
When setting up a new Apple device, you’ll be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. If you can’t remember your password, don’t worry. Here’s how to reset your password during the setup process.
1. During device setup, select Forgot your Apple ID or password? whenever the option is available.
2. Finish the setup process.
3. After setup is complete, select an app or other option that requires you to sign in with your Apple ID. On iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you can select Messages. On your Mac computer, follow the instructions above.
Reset your password with another Apple device
If you’re not signed in on any Apple device but have access to an Apple Store or a friend or family member with an iPhone or iPad, you can use the Apple Support app to reset your password.
Go to the app store and download the app, either by using the link above or by searching for “Apple Support” in the store.
Once you open the app, you should see a screen showing details about the Apple device you’re using. (If you are on the home page with a list of devices, just select the device from the list.) Touch the Passwords & Security button.
Go to Reset Apple ID Password > Get Started and select A different Apple ID.
Tap Continue and enter your Apple ID.
How to reset Apple ID password on the web
- Visit AppleID.Apple.com in a browser.
- Sign in with your Apple ID.
- You can check Remember me to stay connected.
- Select Sign-in & security and click Password.
- Enter your current password.
- Then enter your new password.
- Then enter the new password again to verify.
- Click Change Password to confirm.
Visit Apple Store to change Apple ID password
Que? Is no one ready to give you their iPhone to reset Apple ID password? Well, as life would say, sometimes we have to fight our battles alone. But don’t lose hope; if there is no one for you, you have Apple support (for problems related to Apple products, not life). You can visit the nearest Apple Store and get help there.
Please note that you will need an account recovery contact to help you reset your password.
Change your child’s Apple ID password
In addition to changing your Apple ID password, you can also change your child’s Apple ID password if you’ve added them through Family Sharing.
- Open Settings → Apple ID.
- Tap Family and select your child’s account.
- Now, tap on Change (Child’s) Password.
- Then enter the new password.
- Please note that this feature only works for those who have already set up Family Sharing on their Apple ID.
What is account recovery?
Account recovery is the process of recovering your Apple ID account when you don’t have enough information to reset your password. It is used when you forget your password, lose your device, or are locked out of your account due to suspicious activity.
Also, the process may take a few days or even longer before you can use your account again. This is influenced by the need to maintain the security posture of your account, less sensitive information is compromised.
Remember, account recovery is a last-resort option that you can only explore once you’ve exhausted all other options for resetting your Apple ID password. So, let’s see how to proceed.
How to answer Apple ID security questions
If you forgot your Apple password, you can also choose “Answer security questions” during the Apple ID password reset process instead of receiving a recovery email. This is what you need to do after that:
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- Write down the answers to the two security questions you chose when you set up your appleid.apple.com sign-in. Make sure they are word for word. Click Continue.
- Select and confirm your new password
- Click Reset Password
- In case you don’t remember the answers to your security questions or just find them confusing (or out of date), don’t forget to change them later via appleid.apple.com. Meanwhile, if you can’t reply successfully, please reset Apple ID via your email as above.
How to remember and keep your passwords safe
As you can see, being in a situation where it says “I forgot my Apple ID password” is not fun. It’s easy enough to figure out how to reset your Apple ID password, but it could be difficult to implement, especially if you still have the old two-step verification system or can’t remember the answers to your security questions.
The central problem in forgetting your password is not having a solid system. Even if you manage to change your password today, you’ll probably forget it later. Why not introduce a simple way to manage all your passwords for all your apps and services in one place?
Secrets is an intuitive password organizer for all your devices. It automatically creates strong and unique passwords (via a browser plugin) and stores them in a secure, PGP-encrypted vault. What’s more, Secrets can also store your credit card information and other private notes, so you can access them at any time without compromising your security. Most web security experts today agree that using a password manager is the most secure way to browse the web.