In this article, we will teach you how to reset Apple ID password through various methods and re-access the account.
How to reset Apple ID password
If for any reason you forget your Apple ID password, you may be able to reset it and access your account. The steps to reset your password depend on how you configure your Apple ID and access another Apple device.
Here are some ways you can reset your Apple ID password.
How to reset Apple ID password using iPhone and iPad
1. First, go to the Settings section.
2. Tap your name, go to Password & Security and select Change Password.
3- If you register in iCloud service and activate Passcode, you will be asked to enter your password. By entering the password, you will be allowed to define a new Apple ID password. If you do not register in iCloud, you must choose another method to reset your password.
4- Follow the steps that appear on the page and update your password.
Use Mac to reset Apple ID password
Follow the steps below to reset your Apple ID password on a Mac with Catalina operating system .
1. Go to the Apple menu and then System Preferences and click on Apple ID.
2- Then go to Password & Security.
3. If you are asked to enter your Apple ID password, click Forget Apple ID or Password and follow the instructions below. Note that before you can reset your Apple ID password, you will be prompted to enter your Mac Unlock Password.
You must also follow the steps below to reset your Apple ID password on a Mojava, Sierra or High Sierra operating system .
1. Go to the Apple menu and then System Preferences and click on iCloud.
2. Select the Account Details option.
3- Go to the Security section and click on the Reset Password button. Before you can reset your Apple ID password again, you will be prompted to enter your Mac Unlock Password.
How to reset Apple ID password using someone else’s iPhone or iPad
You can use your iPhone or iPad with your friends and family, and of course use the Apple Support app (for iOS 12 or later) or the Find My iPhone app (for iOS 9 to iOS 12) Apple password Reset your ID.
Reset Apple ID password with Apple Support app
1- First, download the Apple Support application.
2- Then open the program and tap on the Password & Security option in the Topics section.
3. Select the Reset Apple ID Password option.
Tap Get Started and select A Different Apple ID.
5. Enter the Apple ID or the same Apple ID to reset the password.
6. Tap the Next button and follow the next steps to finally see the confirmation of the Apple ID password change.
Reset Apple ID password with the Find My iPhone app
1- Download, install and open the Find My iPhone application.
2. On the Sign In page, leave the Apple ID field blank. If you see another person’s Apple ID in this field, delete it. If you do not see the Sign In page after opening the application, then Sign Out! After signing out, make sure the Apple ID field is empty.
3. Then select the Forgot Apple ID or Password option and follow the next steps.
Use the web to reset Apple ID password
If you have not already enabled the two-factor authentication method for your Apple ID, you can easily reset your password over the web.
1. First, go to the Apple ID account page .
2. Select the Forgot Apple ID or Password option.
3. Enter your Apple ID.
4- If you set security questions, you can select the Answer security questions option and continue the next steps.
Otherwise, click on Get an Email. This will send the password to your original or alternate address. Use the link in the email to reset the password.
Note: If you encounter a Recovery Key request, then the two-factor authentication method is enabled for your Apple ID.
How to reset Apple ID password if the two-factor authentication method is enabled
If you do not have access to a secure Apple device and your recovery key, you will not be able to reset your password at all!
The trusted device includes the iPhone, iPad, or iPad Touch (running iOS 9 and later) and Mac (running OS X EI Capitan or later), which you mentioned earlier for two-factor authentication.
1. First, go to the Apple ID account page .
2. Select the Forgot Apple ID or Password option.
3. Enter your Apple ID.
4. Enter the Recovery Key for two-step verification.
5. Select a secure device to send the authentication code to.
6- Enter the authentication code.
7. Create a new password and then tap Reset Password.
