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I have forgotten my email and password to unlock my apple account

How to recover my apple account

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 22, 2024 7:19 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2024 3:47 AM

This article tells you the various ways you can try to discover your forgotten Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - 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 Account 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 Account 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



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Sep 23, 2024 3:47 AM in response to YUNG-JOSH

This article tells you the various ways you can try to discover your forgotten Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - 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 Account 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 Account 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



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