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If you've forgotten your Apple ID password, you can easily recover it using the iForgot Apple website. Whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, the process is simple and allows you to regain access to your Apple account. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to recover your Apple ID password on these devices.
Step 1: Open Safari and Visit iForgot Website
Apple will present different methods for recovering your password, based on the security settings you’ve configured. Choose the recovery method that best suits you:
Step 1: Open Safari and Visit iForgot Website
- iPhone/iPad: Open Safari or your preferred browser on your device. Type iforgot.apple.com in the address bar and hit Go.
- Mac: Open Safari (or any browser) and navigate to iforgot.apple.com.
- On the iForgot website, you’ll be prompted to enter your Apple ID (the email address linked to your Apple account). If you're unsure which email you used, try any email addresses you might have.
- After entering your Apple ID, tap Continue to proceed.
Apple will present different methods for recovering your password, based on the security settings you’ve configured. Choose the recovery method that best suits you:
- Email Authentication:
- If you have a trusted email address on file, Apple will send a password reset link to that address.
- Open your email inbox, find the message from Apple, and follow the link to reset your password.
- If you have a trusted email address on file, Apple will send a password reset link to that address.
- Answer Security Questions:
- If you set up security questions for your Apple ID, you’ll be prompted to answer them.
- Answer the questions correctly to proceed with the recovery.
- If you set up security questions for your Apple ID, you’ll be prompted to answer them.
- Two-Factor Authentication:
- If two-factor authentication is enabled, Apple will send a verification code to your trusted device or phone number.
- Enter the verification code to continue the process.
- If two-factor authentication is enabled, Apple will send a verification code to your trusted device or phone number.
- Email: If you select the email option, check your inbox for the reset email. Click the link to reset your password.
- Security Questions: If you choose security questions, answer them correctly, and you’ll be guided to reset your password.
- Two-Factor Authentication: Enter the verification code you received to verify your identity and proceed with resetting your password.
- After verification, you’ll be prompted to create a new password for your Apple ID.
- Your new password must meet Apple’s security requirements (at least 8 characters, a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, and at least one number).
- Confirm the new password by entering it again.
- After successfully resetting your password, sign in to your Apple ID using the new password on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or any Apple service.