judyfrommounthoreb

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Q: My iPad mini asks for a mac.com password. How do I find mine?

In setting up my new iPad mini, I'm asked for my mac.com password. Don't remember mine. How can I find it or set a new one?

iPad Mini, iOS 9.2

Posted on Dec 10, 2015 3:06 PM

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Q: My iPad mini asks for a mac.com password. How do I find mine?

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by ckuan,

ckuan Dec 10, 2015 3:09 PM in response to judyfrommounthoreb
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Dec 10, 2015 3:09 PM in response to judyfrommounthoreb

Apple ID > Try https://iforgot.apple.com

Note: Content (apps, books, music, etc.) bought using one Apple ID cannot be merged or transferred to another Apple ID.
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by judyfrommounthoreb,

judyfrommounthoreb Dec 10, 2015 3:16 PM in response to ckuan
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Dec 10, 2015 3:16 PM in response to ckuan

I know my apple ID but that does not get accepted. It keeps asking for my mac.com password. Are they different?
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by ckuan,Helpful

ckuan Dec 10, 2015 6:03 PM in response to judyfrommounthoreb
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Dec 10, 2015 6:03 PM in response to judyfrommounthoreb

Apple uses a valid e-mail address as an Apple ID.
Since you have a @mac.com (a few years old), you need to follow the link I've given.
Also read here: iCloud: About your @icloud.com, @me.com, and @mac.com email addresses - Apple Support
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