Hi-
I had an Itunes account many many years ago and would like to have all the music I had there. I believe it was even on a different icloud email (which I cannot remember). Is it even possible to recover that account?
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Only if you know the information for the account with which it was purchased. This article tells you the various ways you can try to discover your forgotten Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support Typically an Apple ID is an email address you have used. If you are currently using a mobile device that is logged into your account, go to Settings and tap your name at the top. Look in Keychain, and in a browser's security settings if you use it to automatically sign into Apple when using a browser.
This article outlines what to do If you forgot your Apple ID password --> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/
If you find you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery (read this support article: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community
If you still need help this page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
If you have problems finding the account and Apple can/will not help you, you may wish to note: Legal - iCloud - Apple
VII. B "In addition, Apple may terminate your Account upon 30 days’ prior notice via email to the address associated with your Account if (a) your Account has been inactive for one (1) year; or (b) there is a general discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof." I don't know how strict they are about that but it is worth remembering. The general idea is you only every use account and keep the information on it up to date. As you are realizing, it can have real financial value.
Only if you know the information for the account with which it was purchased. This article tells you the various ways you can try to discover your forgotten Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple ID - Apple Support Typically an Apple ID is an email address you have used. If you are currently using a mobile device that is logged into your account, go to Settings and tap your name at the top. Look in Keychain, and in a browser's security settings if you use it to automatically sign into Apple when using a browser.
This article outlines what to do If you forgot your Apple ID password --> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/
If you find you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery (read this support article: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community
If you still need help this page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
If you have problems finding the account and Apple can/will not help you, you may wish to note: Legal - iCloud - Apple
VII. B "In addition, Apple may terminate your Account upon 30 days’ prior notice via email to the address associated with your Account if (a) your Account has been inactive for one (1) year; or (b) there is a general discontinuance of the Service or any part thereof." I don't know how strict they are about that but it is worth remembering. The general idea is you only every use account and keep the information on it up to date. As you are realizing, it can have real financial value.
Thank you so much. Will give it all a try!
How to retrieve all music from my old iTunes account?
