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Log in problem? Forgotten answers to security questions and second e-mail been deleted/erased?

Hi,


I have an Apple ID that had second e-mail as a security option to retrieve a new password. This e-mail account has been deleted and unfortunately I cannot remember my answers to the 2 security questions.


Is there any other way to be able to open my Apple ID so that I can continue using it or do I need to create a new account which means that I will not get the apps and purchases that I have made earlier?


Anyone who has some information about similar case?


Sincerely,

Ville

Posted on Apr 26, 2023 1:57 AM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2023 5:09 PM

Hi Ville,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "Log in problem? Forgotten answers to security questions"


As most people are using two-factor authorisation now, not many accounts will still have security questions.


Below is a link to Apple Support's archived article:

What to do If you’ve forgotten the answers to your Apple ID security questions – Apple Support


If this helps you recover your account, you may want to update it to the newer authentication method:


To check if two-factor authentication is available in your country:

Availability of two-factor authentication for Apple ID – Apple Support


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


More info:

Manage two-factor authentication for your Apple ID from iPhone – Apple Support

or

Verification code - how to get one and sign in with two-factor authentication

____________________________________________________________


There's a process you might want to try if you still have no access to your Apple ID account:


You may regain access after an account recovery waiting period:

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password – Apple Support


More Support if needed:

Apple ID Support Team Web-Page:

NB: There is a "Get support" link at the bottom

Apple ID — Official Apple Support


or

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Apr 26, 2023 5:09 PM in response to ville50

Hi Ville,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "Log in problem? Forgotten answers to security questions"


As most people are using two-factor authorisation now, not many accounts will still have security questions.


Below is a link to Apple Support's archived article:

What to do If you’ve forgotten the answers to your Apple ID security questions – Apple Support


If this helps you recover your account, you may want to update it to the newer authentication method:


To check if two-factor authentication is available in your country:

Availability of two-factor authentication for Apple ID – Apple Support


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


More info:

Manage two-factor authentication for your Apple ID from iPhone – Apple Support

or

Verification code - how to get one and sign in with two-factor authentication

____________________________________________________________


There's a process you might want to try if you still have no access to your Apple ID account:


You may regain access after an account recovery waiting period:

How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password – Apple Support


More Support if needed:

Apple ID Support Team Web-Page:

NB: There is a "Get support" link at the bottom

Apple ID — Official Apple Support


or

See a list of Apple phone numbers around the world

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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