How can I restore my account

Greetings I-71C,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities.

We noticed that you were reviewing the article, "Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup." To clarify, are needing to restore your iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup? If so, the article can guide you with the proper steps to take.

If you're experiencing another issue such as your Apple ID being locked or disabled, we suggest that you complete the following steps, in order to regain access to your account:

"If your account has been disabled for security reasons

If you see one of the following messages, your Apple ID automatically locked to protect your security and you can't sign in to any Apple services:

• “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
• "You can't sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons"
• "This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons"

You need to reset your password to regain access. Learn how to reset your password. 

If your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes Store

If you see a message that says your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes Store, contact Apple Support for help. 

If you're having another type of issue, please provide us with the exact details. Having this information will allow us to provide you with the next best steps to take.

Take care.