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iCloud account password

im trying to reset my iCloud password because otherwise I can’t access my iCloud or my devices on said iCloud account. However in order to reset I need either my security question answers, which I can’t answer anymore because it won’t let me or it’ll send an email to change the password to the iCloud account THAT I CANT ACCESS! Which is the whole point. It’s an old account I’m just trying to use my old apple products. PLEASE HELP! I tried calling and doing a live chat with apple already.

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 2, 2022 1:44 AM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2022 2:16 AM

When Apple ID password is not known , and you have started process of account recovery the account is set for 2FA and not set with secondary authentication , it can days to recover the account ( approximately 25 - 30 days ) from server don't try to sign in in between the process see the article How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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Jan 2, 2022 2:16 AM in response to Aimer203

When Apple ID password is not known , and you have started process of account recovery the account is set for 2FA and not set with secondary authentication , it can days to recover the account ( approximately 25 - 30 days ) from server don't try to sign in in between the process see the article How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Jan 2, 2022 2:04 AM in response to Aimer203

You don't remember the apple id password for an old iCloud account and security answers for respective questions are incorrect .

If the device is in your possession convert the secondary authentication account into 2FA .

See the articles Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

Jan 23, 2022 8:04 PM in response to DiannaNicole1990

In your case it depends you have correct credentials for the account you have set up , use a web browser and link https://iforgot.apple.com/appleid#!&section=appleid

Please clarify at present is the Apple ID signed as example1@gmail.com or as example2@icloud.com the account is set how with secondary authentication or with 2FA , and see a thread https://discussions.apple.com/thread/253593601

iCloud account password

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