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iCloud unlock

How can I unlock my icloud? I added an extra password for safety and I cannot find where can I go to enter the password and unlock the iCloud to add more storage.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on May 17, 2023 9:15 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2023 9:17 AM

There is no way of putting an extra password for iCloud.



iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.


If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support



If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.



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May 17, 2023 9:17 AM in response to Alejita28

There is no way of putting an extra password for iCloud.



iCloud uses Apple ID credentials.


If you do not remember the Apple ID Password then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you do not remember the Apple ID then follow the steps given in this Apple Article -> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support



If you are the owner or the owner has shared all information with you then to open Activation Lock:- If it is Activation locked, read here --> Turn off Activation Lock - Apple Support Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Learn how to remove a device from a previous owner's account.


If you are not the owner and do not have the Apple ID and Password then there is no way that you can get into this iPhone unless the original owner shares the Apple ID and password with you. If you are lucky you can get into this iPhone if they (owner) accidentally remove the device from their Apple ID.



May 17, 2023 9:31 AM in response to SravanKrA

Yes, I followed instructions from TikTok tutorial this is in case you have your iPhone stolen. But now, I cannot find where to go to enter that verification password. If I known that it would be this complicated I wouldn’t do it. I know it the password, I just don’t know where to enter it.

Now my storage is full and I need to upgrade.

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