Forgot Apple ID Password
My brother forgot his apple password for iCloud and forgot password isn’t working asks for phone code but his phone code doesn’t work for this feature but does unlock his phone
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Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487
or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/
Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" - https://support.apple.com/HT204071
If you still need help:
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169
If you didn't receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/HT201455
It may be asking for a two factor authentication verification code. To see how to 'Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication', click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204974
Read the article 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' (click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204915 ) thoroughly. Various sections contain information that is key to you being able to set up and use a different telephone to get a verification code you can use. Failing that you can ask for account recovery.
"If your iPhone is your only trusted device and it is missing or damaged, you will be unable to receive verification codes required to access your account."
"If you can’t sign in, access a trusted device, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account."
Read the sections about:
- Trusted phone numbers
- Manage your account > Keep your trusted numbers up to date and add a phone number.
- What if I can't access a trusted device or didn't receive a verification code?
And if necessary:
- If I can't sign in, how do I regain access to my account?
Sign into your account at https://appleid.apple.com/ and add your new number, then sign out of iCloud and back in again on your devices.
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - https://support.apple.com/HT204974
Recover your Apple ID when you can’t reset your password - "If you use two-factor authentication and can’t sign in or reset your password, you can regain access after an account recovery waiting period." - https://support.apple.com/HT204921