Stuck in password loop

I’ve successfully changed my password like 35 times and I still don’t have access to Apple wallet, iCloud. I’m stuck in a create new password loop…. Please help!

iPhone 8 Plus

Posted on Aug 31, 2023 9:28 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2023 9:42 PM

Stuckinpasswordloop Said:

"Stuck in password loop: I’ve successfully changed my password like 35 times and I still don’t have access to Apple wallet, iCloud. I’m stuck in a create new password loop…. Please help! "

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Stuck in iCloud Password Loop:

Seems you have. locked account, likely due to suspicious activity of trying to too many times. So, read the following...


Troubleshooting a Locked Account:


Locked Out:

For note: You are you locked out of your Apple Account. There is no iCloud account.


So, Contact Apple Support:

Visit this Link: If your Apple ID is Locked or Disabled - Apple Support


Why Accounts Become Locked:

When your iTunes Account has been disabled, and that often happens due to suspicious activity --- Perhaps nothing on your part. They disable it for no more than Security & Privacy concerns.


Possible Reasons Could Include: 

  • Too many unsuccessful login attempts
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network) usage
  • Consistent transactions
  • Session Times Out
  • Disobeying Terms & Conditions


So...

To Re-Enable it:

As you might suspect, no one here would know the reason for this occurrence, of course. So, contact Apple Support. They’ll know why this occurred and will run you right through the fix.

Contact Apple Support:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there as necessary
  • Note: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due do lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 31, 2023 9:42 PM in response to Stuckinpasswordloop

Stuckinpasswordloop Said:

"Stuck in password loop: I’ve successfully changed my password like 35 times and I still don’t have access to Apple wallet, iCloud. I’m stuck in a create new password loop…. Please help! "

-------


Stuck in iCloud Password Loop:

Seems you have. locked account, likely due to suspicious activity of trying to too many times. So, read the following...


Troubleshooting a Locked Account:


Locked Out:

For note: You are you locked out of your Apple Account. There is no iCloud account.


So, Contact Apple Support:

Visit this Link: If your Apple ID is Locked or Disabled - Apple Support


Why Accounts Become Locked:

When your iTunes Account has been disabled, and that often happens due to suspicious activity --- Perhaps nothing on your part. They disable it for no more than Security & Privacy concerns.


Possible Reasons Could Include: 

  • Too many unsuccessful login attempts
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network) usage
  • Consistent transactions
  • Session Times Out
  • Disobeying Terms & Conditions


So...

To Re-Enable it:

As you might suspect, no one here would know the reason for this occurrence, of course. So, contact Apple Support. They’ll know why this occurred and will run you right through the fix.

Contact Apple Support:

  • Contact Us - Choose Locations
  • Proceed from there as necessary
  • Note: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due do lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

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