I forgot my password of my Apple Watch
What can I do when I forgot my password of my Apple Watch?
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8
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What can I do when I forgot my password of my Apple Watch?
Apple Watch SE, watchOS 8
Did you forget your watch passcode or Apple ID password?
For passcode see:
If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support
Be sure to keep the watch on the charger while performing the above steps.
For Apple ID password see:
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:
If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
Did you forget your watch passcode or Apple ID password?
For passcode see:
If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support
Be sure to keep the watch on the charger while performing the above steps.
For Apple ID password see:
If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Activation Lock is designed to prevent anyone else from using an Apple Watch if it's ever lost or stolen.
About Activation Lock on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
Activation Lock is an anti-theft feature that cannot be bypassed. Only the previous owner can remove the lock by using their Apple ID & password. Apple will not help you find the previous owner. If the previous owner cannot or will not remove the lock, then the watch is useless to you or anyone else. Try to get a refund (through eBay) or dispose of the watch properly. In the future, see the 'Before you buy a watch from a third-party' section in:
If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:
How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support
If you forgot your passcode and are unable to unlock your Apple Watch, you need to reset it, then set it up again.
For a complete step-by-step guide, click here.
Need more help?
Click ▶︎ Apple Watch User Guide. 📖
I forgot my password of my Apple Watch