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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

Posted on Mar 17, 2023 10:51 AM

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Posted on Mar 17, 2023 11:11 AM

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:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


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Mar 17, 2023 11:11 AM in response to aridai36

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:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support


If you are the ORIGINAL owner, then see the 'Start a support request' section in:

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support


I forgot my password of my Apple Watch

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