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How do I reset my Apple password

How do I reset my Apple password

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 3, 2023 11:41 AM

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Sherry0987 wrote:

How do I reset my Apple password

Here is Apple’s guidance to reset an Apple ID password if you have forgotten your password→If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you still know your current password here is how to change it→Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support


And, if you mean your phone’s screen lock passcode your only option is to restore the phone to factory settings and create a new password, then restore a backup:


If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

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Jun 3, 2023 11:45 AM in response to Sherry0987

Sherry0987 wrote:

How do I reset my Apple password

Here is Apple’s guidance to reset an Apple ID password if you have forgotten your password→If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


If you still know your current password here is how to change it→Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support


And, if you mean your phone’s screen lock passcode your only option is to restore the phone to factory settings and create a new password, then restore a backup:


If your device has iOS 15.2 or later installed, you can reset it without a computer; check out this link→How to reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch when you forgot your passcode - Apple Support. Otherwise you will need a computer:

See this Apple support link→If you forgot the passcode on your iPhone, or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support

Or watch this companion video ⬇️



After restoring the phone using one of the methods above you can restore your most recent backup.

How do I reset my Apple password

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