Forgot password for encryption on laptop itunes acct and it's not allowing me to restore info from back up.
iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14
If you can not remember the password, you can't use the backup.
You were warned of that when you turned on encryption.
Hi Caya3232,
Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you've forgotten the password to your encrypted backup, and we'd like to assist. There isn't a way to use this backup without the password. This article explains more about encrypted backups:
About encrypted backups on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Take care.
How to restore iphone from laptop if I don't remember password for encryption
