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Forgot Apple ID

How can I get passed the activation lock. I forgot my apple id and have now idea what it is.


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Posted on Mar 6, 2021 6:24 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2021 6:33 PM

See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


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


Apple ID - Find              


If you forgot the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get an email option if necessary.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            


If necessary. if you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID  if provided the required paperwork. 


Request additional support for unlocking your device


Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened)


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.    


or contact Apple ID Support. 


 Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.      (Link doesn’t always load)   


Get Support   https://getsupport.apple.com        Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support schedule phone call        


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport       People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.



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Mar 6, 2021 6:33 PM in response to sofiia_leon

See if you can recover the ID/password. Use every email address you can think of.


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


Apple ID - Find              


If you forgot the Apple ID password, enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get an email option if necessary.


Apple ID - Manage            


Apple ID – Forgot Password            


If necessary. if you are the original owner, contact Apple. Apple can remove the ID  if provided the required paperwork. 


Request additional support for unlocking your device


Either take the device, the original purchase receipt with the serial number, and a photo ID to the nearest Apple Store (if it has reopened)


Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple.    


or contact Apple ID Support. 


 Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.      (Link doesn’t always load)   


Get Support   https://getsupport.apple.com        Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support schedule phone call        


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport       People have posted it may take an hour or more to get a response.



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