How to Reset Apple ID Password (6 Tested Ways)

YourApple IDis the core of your Apple device that lets you access various services like iCloud, App Store, Apple Pay,FaceTime, and more. You can’t use these Apple services without your Apple ID. Therefore, your Apple ID credentials are extremely precious. Moreover, if you’ve invested in the Apple ecosystem, you can add multiple devices to one Apple ID and sync data across all your devices. This way, your Apple ID serves as an all-in-one login for everything Apple. If you ever lose access to your Apple ID account, it might feel like the end of the world as you won’t be able to access your important data. But you need not panic because you can change your Apple ID password if you forget it.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through several methods on how to reset Apple ID password. No more waiting, let’s get right into it!

Method 1: Using an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch

Method 1: Using an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch

Using an Apple device is one of the easiest ways to change Apple ID password. You just need to follow some simple steps and you’re done. Here’s how to reset Apple ID password on iPhone or iPad:

  1. OpenSettingsandtap your nameat the top.

  2. ChoosePassword & Securityand tapChange Password.

  3. Next up,enter your device passcode.

4.Type in your new password and verify it. Do note that your Apple ID password must be at least 8 characters long and contain a number, an upper letter, and a lowercase letter.

  1. Once you have verified your Apple ID password, hitChangeat the top right corner of the screen to confirm.

Method 2: Using a Mac

Method 2: Using a Mac

Changing Apple ID password on Mac is as straightforward as doing it on your iPhone or any other Apple device. Here are the steps you need to follow:

  1. Go toApple Menu > System Preferences.

  2. Tap on your name at the top in the left menu bar and choosePassword & Security.

  3. Click theChange Password option.

  4. Enter your Mac’s password and set a new password for your Apple ID.

Method 3: Using a new Apple Device

While you’re setting up your new Apple device, you’ll be asked to create a new Apple ID or sign in to your existing account. If you already have an Apple ID but don’t remember its password, don’t worry, you can reset your Apple ID password during the setup process.

Method 4: Using Apple Support App

There can be instances when you were previously using an Apple device but have forsaken it now. For some reason, you still need to log in to your Apple ID. In that case, you can head to the Apple Support app on your friend or family member’s Apple device to change the password. Yeah, you got that right. This process is much easier than you think.

  1. Open theApple Support app. If it’s not there on the device, you can download it from App Store (Get, free).

  2. Under Support Tools, tap theReset Password option.

  3. Choose the “Help Someone Else” option.

  4. Then,enter your Apple IDand tap theNext buttonfrom the top-right corner.

  5. Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to change Apple ID password.

Method 5: Using Android or Windows Devices

You can also change your iCloud password using a Windows or Android device. The process is pretty simple, but it might take a little longer to get things done. If you haven’t enabled two-factor authentication, you can reset your Apple ID password using email or answer a few security questions. It’s worth knowing that when you create Apple ID on iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, macOS 10.15.4, or later, your account enables two-factor authentication automatically.

Here’s how to reset Apple ID password if you have not set up two-factor authentication on your Apple device.

If you’ve enabled two-factor authentication, just skip this section, and move to the next one.

  1. Openiforgot.apple.comon any web browser.

2.Enter your Apple IDand the characters you see on the screen. Hit theContinue button.

  1. You can choose from two ways to change your iCloud password-using your email addressoranswering your security questions.

  2. If you opt forGet an email, check the email account shown on the screen and enter the verification code. ClickContinueand move to step 6.

  3. If you opt forAnswer security questions, enter your birthday, then answer two of your security questions and clickContinue.

  4. Type in the new Apple ID password, verify it, and tapReset Passwordto change your iCloud password.

Method 6: Reset Apple ID Password with Two-factor Authentication

If you’ve enabled two-factor Authentication (which is recommended for security reasons), you need to follow more steps to provide an extra layer of security. Specifically, your trusted devices & phone number are required to verify your identity to reset your Apple ID if you forget the password. Here are the steps to change your Apple ID password if you’re using two-factor authentication.

  1. Openiforgot.apple.comon any web browser.

2.Enter your Apple IDand the characters you see on the screen. Hit theContinue button.

  1. Then, you need to confirm your trusted phone number. For this,enter the phone numberand clickContinue.

  2. You’ll see a screen that says, “Look for notification on your devices“. If you’re using your phone number as your Apple ID, you don’t need to enter your phone number again, you’ll see this directly.

  3. On your trusted device,open the Reset Password notificationand tapAllow.

  4. Enter your device’s passcode.

  5. Type in the new Apple ID password, verify it, and tapNextto change your iCloud password.

What to Do If You Can’t Reset Apple ID Password

If you’ve enabled two-factor authentication and you can’t reset your Apple ID password, you can use Account Recovery to regain access to your Apple ID. Account Recovery is a process that helps you recover your iCloud account when you don’t have enough information to change your password. Before you proceed with this method, you should know the following:

Here’s how to use Account Recovery when you can’t change your Apple ID password:

  1. Navigate toiforgot.apple.comon any web browser.

  2. Enter yourApple IDand thecharacters shownon the screen. SelectContinue.

  3. Select the“Unable to access your iPhone” option.

  4. Then, choose “Can’t use any of these options“.

  5. Then, select“Continue anyway”.

6.Verify your trusted phone numberand follow the on-screen instructions.

  1. You’ll get a confirmation of your request and the expected date & time when you can expect to get your Apple ID access. It can take up to 72 hours to receive this email.

  2. Once the waiting time is over, Apple will send you a text or automated phone call. Just follow the given instructions to immediately regain access to your iCloud account.

Add Recovery Contact or Recovery Keys for the Future

With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monetery, Apple added a handy option to reset the password. You can use a Recovery Contact or Recovery Key to regain access to your iCloud account. It’s extremely important to know that you have to set up this feature beforehand. Once you lose the access to your iCloud account, you won’t be able to access these settings.

How to use Recovery Contact to Reset Apple ID Password

If you forget your password, you can take the help of your recovery contact to regain access to your account.

1.Head over toSettings > [Your Name] > Password & Security > Account Recoveryand tapAdd Recovery Contact.

  1. Again, tapAdd Recovery Contact. Then, tap the+ iconto choose a contact whom you want to set as your recovery contact, and hit theAdd option.

To know more about this, check out our detailed guide onwhat is iCloud Account Recovery and how to recover your data.

How to use Recovery Key to Change Apple ID Password

With a recovery key, it’s quite easy to reset your Apple ID password. For those unfamiliar,a recovery key is a randomly generated 28-character codethat allows you to regain access to your account. While it’s a more secure way of resetting the password, it demands additional responsibility.

If you ever happen to lose your recovery key or can’t access your devices, you won’t be able to regain access to your account. In such a situation, not even Apple can help you unlock your account.

  1. To generate a recovery key on your iPhone or iPad, navigate toSettings > [Your Profile] > Password & Security> Account Recovery.

  2. Now, tapRecovery Keyand then turn on the toggle. After that, go through the on-screen instructions to complete the process. Make sure to write down your recovery key and save it in a safe place.

There are many ways to change Apple ID password. You can use any Apple device, including your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac. Then, you can also borrow your friend’s Apple device or use a device at Apple store to change Apple ID password. If you don’t have access to any Apple device, you can also reset iCloud password on Android or Windows devices.

Using Apple Support app is one of the easiest ways to change Apple ID password without a phone number. On any Apple device, open the Apple Support app > Reset Password, select “A different Apple ID” and choose Continue. Then, enter your Apple ID, select the “Next” option, and go along with the on-screen instructions.

If you haven’t enabled two-factor Authentication for your account, you can change your Apple ID password using email. To do this, go toiforgot.apple.com, enter your Apple ID, and proceed with the on-screen prompts.

To change Apple ID on iPhone, openSettings > [Your Name] > Password & Security > Change Passwordandenter your phone’s passcode. Then,choose a new password, verify it, and tap theContinue button.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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