Resetting password to child account

I setup an Apple account for my daughter and forgot the password. I tried to reset the password but it says I need to have access to her iCloud email account to be able to reset the password. I don’t have access. How can I reset her password?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Jul 7, 2021 7:28 PM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2021 8:17 PM

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084

- "Your email address is the rescue email address for your child’s account, and you can use it with the security questions you provided to reset a forgotten password. You can keep your your child's account more secure with two-factor authentication."

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Jul 7, 2021 8:17 PM in response to Parentinginthe21stCentury

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084

- "Your email address is the rescue email address for your child’s account, and you can use it with the security questions you provided to reset a forgotten password. You can keep your your child's account more secure with two-factor authentication."

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