I cannot change my Apple ID security questions

Everything I have tried to change my security questions have failed to work. I have visited to multiple apple site links that were suggested through apple to fix this issue and have not been successful. Please Help!


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Posted on Aug 15, 2024 9:45 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2024 10:38 AM

If you haven't upgraded your Apple ID to two-factor authentication, your account uses security questions to help keep it secure. Follow the steps in this Support Article to change your Apple ID security questions.

Change your Apple ID security questions - Apple Support


Several years ago Apple transitioned to using two factor authentication instead of security questions. You can continue to use security questions if you already use them and they are working for you, but if you have problems then they no longer get direct support. You can try the directions in this support article If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions - Apple Support but the article is labeled "archived" and may contain information that is out of date. If the instructions work then fine; if they do not (e.g., “not enough information”) then you will have to change to the newer security method if you can. Over the past few years Apple has been persistently encouraging users to switch to the newer security system. For those who have disregarded their encouraging, Apple will likely only help you change to two factor authentication, if even that is possible. Follow the instructions in the "Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID" section in this support article --> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support to try to change to two factor authentication.


If you still need help, contact Apple ID support at this link ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005

Select "Other Apple ID Topics", then "Security concerns or account compromised." This will give you a chat or telephone call option.


If Apple can not or will not help you transition to two factor authentication then it is quite possible you will have to simply abandon the old account and everything it contained.


Good luck!


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Aug 15, 2024 10:38 AM in response to KellyHufton8088

If you haven't upgraded your Apple ID to two-factor authentication, your account uses security questions to help keep it secure. Follow the steps in this Support Article to change your Apple ID security questions.

Change your Apple ID security questions - Apple Support


Several years ago Apple transitioned to using two factor authentication instead of security questions. You can continue to use security questions if you already use them and they are working for you, but if you have problems then they no longer get direct support. You can try the directions in this support article If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions - Apple Support but the article is labeled "archived" and may contain information that is out of date. If the instructions work then fine; if they do not (e.g., “not enough information”) then you will have to change to the newer security method if you can. Over the past few years Apple has been persistently encouraging users to switch to the newer security system. For those who have disregarded their encouraging, Apple will likely only help you change to two factor authentication, if even that is possible. Follow the instructions in the "Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID" section in this support article --> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support to try to change to two factor authentication.


If you still need help, contact Apple ID support at this link ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005

Select "Other Apple ID Topics", then "Security concerns or account compromised." This will give you a chat or telephone call option.


If Apple can not or will not help you transition to two factor authentication then it is quite possible you will have to simply abandon the old account and everything it contained.


Good luck!


Aug 15, 2024 9:53 AM in response to KellyHufton8088

KellyHufton8088 wrote:

Everything I have tried to change my security questions have failed to work. I have visited to multiple apple site links that were suggested through apple to fix this issue and have not been successful. Please Help!


ref: Change your Apple ID security questions


Unable to Reset Apple ID Security Questions


change security question



One account for everything Apple - verify what devices are associated with your ID.

https://appleid.apple.com/


see: https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support



if no resolve—

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support





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