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i am trying to sign out of my apple id but forgot the password and its an old email and cant get onto them anymore

im am trying reset my nieces ipad and don't know her apple id or email so cant receive and password reset. how can I reset it without the apple id?

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Dec 28, 2019 10:42 AM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2019 12:47 PM

See if you can recover the ID/password.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple         An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password


If necessary, have the original owner, take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


Genius Bar Reservation US


or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Dec 28, 2019 12:47 PM in response to BRADB97

See if you can recover the ID/password.


Apple ID - How to find your Apple         An iCloud e-mail address is an Apple ID.


Apple ID - Find


Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password


If necessary, have the original owner, take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store.


Genius Bar Reservation US


or contact Apple ID Support. They will need to see the original purchase receipt/paperwork also.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat         


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.

i am trying to sign out of my apple id but forgot the password and its an old email and cant get onto them anymore

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