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I forgot my email password

I forgot my email password. I can't reset it

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Apr 22, 2022 4:31 PM

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-Captain-

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Posted on Apr 22, 2022 5:33 PM

Hello,

If your account is not with Apple, you must go to the provider and contact them. Or, when trying to sign in, click the Forgot Password button usually found below the Password field.

Otherwise, follow this link: Forgot Apple ID or Password - Apple Support

Sincerely,

Captain

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-Captain-

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Apr 22, 2022 5:33 PM in response to darlenefromlittleton

Hello,

If your account is not with Apple, you must go to the provider and contact them. Or, when trying to sign in, click the Forgot Password button usually found below the Password field.

Otherwise, follow this link: Forgot Apple ID or Password - Apple Support

Sincerely,

Captain

picas

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Apr 22, 2022 4:59 PM in response to darlenefromlittleton

If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)

-Captain-

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Apr 23, 2022 6:34 AM in response to darlenefromlittleton

Hello,

What is the provider? Gmail, Hotmail, Microsoft (Outlook), or other?

Sincerely,

Captain

BDAqua

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Apr 22, 2022 5:57 PM in response to -Captain-

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Apr 22, 2022 7:12 PM in response to -Captain-

It is my email password. Not my Apple ID

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