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If you forget your Apple ID password (1)

Your Apple ID is your user name for the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, iCloud, and other Apple services. It’s also used to manage your Apple ID settings on your Mac.

If you forget your Apple ID password, you can reset it using Apple ID settings on your Mac.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click “Sign in with your Apple ID” at the top of the sidebar.
Click Forgot Password, enter your Apple ID (or another email address or phone number on file), click Continue, then follow the onscreen instructions.

For more information, see the Apple Support articles If you forgot your Apple ID or If you forgot your Apple ID password.

You can also go to the AppleID account website to help you find your Apple ID.

Go to the AppleID account website, click Sign In, click “Forgot Apple ID or password?” then follow the onscreen instructions.

See alsoCreate an Apple ID on MacApple support article: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled

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If you forget your Apple ID password? ›

Go to the Apple ID account website, click Sign In, click “Forgot Apple ID or password?” then follow the onscreen instructions.

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How do I recover my Apple ID password if I forgot it? ›

If you forgot your Apple ID password

Go to Settings.
Tap your name > Sign-In & Security > Change Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

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How can I find my Apple ID? ›

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can find all of the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.

What to do if you forgot your Apple ID email? ›

Go to iForgot and click the Forgot you Apple ID option - you can find this underneath the Apple ID text box. Enter all the necessary information needed and click Next. If Apple manages to find a match, you will be given a choice to either recover your lost Apple ID via an authenticating email or via security questions.

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Is your Apple ID password stored anywhere? ›

2 Is your Apple ID password stored anywhere? You can refer to iCloud Keychain to find your saved passwords or passkeys. The iCloud Keychain is used for saving different passwords in your iPhone/iPad. Go to Settings > Passwords > enter your screen passcode to view your passcode.

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How long does an Apple ID password reset take? ›

Submitting a password change request via Apple's iForgot site isn't all that complicated, but it's also not quite as rapid-fire as you may be used to in our digital world. In fact, per Apple, it may take up to 72 hours for your account recovery email to be sent after your request.

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How to change Apple ID password without phone number? ›

If you use security questions with your Apple ID, or if you don't have access to a trusted device or phone number, go to iforgot.apple.com. Then you can unlock your account with your existing password or reset your password.

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How to reset iPhone without Apple ID password or computer? ›

You can reset iPhone without Apple ID by using the Recovery Mode. Press the Home button and Wake/Sleep button until the Recovery screen appears. Then press the Volume Down and Wake/Sleep buttons. This may slightly differ on various iPhone versions.

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How to find Apple ID with phone number? ›

If you can't remember your Apple ID, try to sign in with an email address or phone number you regularly use for Apple services. If you're signed in on your device, you can find these email addresses and phone numbers in Settings or System Settings.

Why can't I get into my Apple ID? ›

If you get a message that your Apple ID is locked or disabled. If you or someone else enters your password, security questions, or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID automatically locks to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services.

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Can you change your Apple ID? ›

You can change your Apple ID to a different mobile phone number. You can also change your Apple ID from a mobile phone number to an email address to make sign in and recovery easier.

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Is my Apple ID my email? ›

When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you can use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It's also the contact email address for your account. Be sure to check your inbox regularly.

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Can you unlock an iPhone without a passcode or Face ID? ›

Can you unlock an iPhone without passcode or Face ID? Yes, fortunately. Professional iOS unlocker, iTunes, and more tools can help you unlock it.

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How many attempts to unlock an iPhone? ›

If you enter the wrong passcode six times in a row, you'll be locked out of your device, and you'll receive a message that says iPhone is disabled. If you can't remember your passcode, you can erase your iPhone with a computer or with recovery mode, then set a new passcode.