Here's how to reset your Apple ID password and regain access to your account.
The fastest and easiest way to reset your password is with your iPhone or other trusted Apple device – one that you're already signed in to with your Apple ID, so that we know it's yours.
You'll need to have set up a passcode (or password on Mac) on your device.
Reset your Apple ID password on your iPhone or other trusted Apple device
- Go to Settings.
- Tap your name >Sign-In & Security > Change Password.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.
You can also follow this process on a trusted iPad or Apple Watch.
To reset your password on your trusted Mac, chooseApple menu >System Settings > your name. Then click Sign-In & Security, Change Password, and follow the onscreen instructions.
If you have a new Apple device
If you have a new Apple device or an Apple device that you haven’t signed in to with your Apple ID, you can select“Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?” wherever it appears.
During the device setup process, you can find the“Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?” option on the Apple ID sign-in screen.
After you’ve set up the device,you can find the“Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?” option in Settings:
- iPhone or iPad: Go to the Settings app and tapSign in to your iPhone. Then tap “Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?” and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Mac:ChooseApple menu >System Settings. Click “Sign in with your Apple ID”,then click “Forgot Apple ID or password?” and follow the onscreen instructions.
Reset your Apple ID password with the Apple Support app on a borrowed device
If you don't have an Apple device but have access to your trusted phone number, you can borrow an Apple device from a friend or family member, or use one at an Apple Store.
- Open the Apple Support app on the borrowed Apple device. If necessary, you candownload the Apple Support appfrom the App Store.
- Scroll down to Support Tools, then tap Reset Password.
- Tap "A different Apple ID".
- Enter your Apple ID. If you don’t remember your Apple ID, you may be able to use your email address or phone number.
- Tap Next, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.
Any information you enter will not be stored on the device.
Reset your Apple ID password on a web browser
Reset your password at iforgot.apple.com
When possible, the web browser will redirect you to a trusted device.
If you don’t have a trusted device, you can still reset your password on the web – but the process may take a little longer.If you'll have access to one of your trusted devices soon, it may be faster and easier to reset your password then.
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Now, let's break down the key concepts in the provided article on resetting an Apple ID password:
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Resetting on a Trusted Apple Device:
- The fastest way to reset your Apple ID password is through a trusted Apple device that you're already signed in to.
- A passcode or password must be set up on the device for security purposes.
- On iPhone, go to Settings, tap on your name, navigate to Sign-In & Security, and select Change Password to follow onscreen instructions.
- Similar steps can be followed on a trusted iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac.
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Resetting on a New Apple Device:
- If you have a new Apple device or one you haven't signed in to with your Apple ID, choose "Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?" during setup.
- After device setup, find the same option in Settings on iPhone/iPad or System Settings on Mac.
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Resetting with the Apple Support App on a Borrowed Device:
- If you lack an Apple device but have access to your trusted phone number, borrow an Apple device or use one at an Apple Store.
- Open the Apple Support app, go to Support Tools, tap Reset Password, select "A different Apple ID," enter your Apple ID, and follow onscreen instructions.
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Resetting on a Web Browser:
- Visit iforgot.apple.com to reset your password through a web browser.
- The web browser may redirect you to a trusted device for faster verification.
- If you don't have a trusted device, you can still reset your password on the web, but it might take longer.
These steps cater to various scenarios, ensuring users can reset their Apple ID password conveniently, whether on a trusted device, a new device, a borrowed device, or through a web browser. This comprehensive approach reflects Apple's commitment to user-friendly security measures.
