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Someone changed my apple password

Somebody accessed my phone and changed my Apple ID password last night without my knowledge. How do I change it back?

iPhone 13, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 17, 2022 7:24 PM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2022 11:13 AM

Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      


If you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled, if you can't recover the password using the steps above, you will need to use Account Recovery. The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.


Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery.   *


If you have changed your password, have you followed the steps in this article on all devices/computers? 


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.  *

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Question marked as Best reply

Sep 18, 2022 11:13 AM in response to Annevanyo6969

Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.


Apple ID - Manage


Apple ID – Forgot Password  *      


If you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled, if you can't recover the password using the steps above, you will need to use Account Recovery. The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.


Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery.   *


If you have changed your password, have you followed the steps in this article on all devices/computers? 


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support.  *

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