How can I reset my security question?

How can I reset my security question?

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Posted on Nov 5, 2024 1:07 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2024 5:15 AM

Hi there,


See this on how to reset your security questions

  1. Sign in to account.apple.com.
  2. In the Sign-In and Security section, select Account Security.
  3. Under Security questions, select Change security questions. 
  4. Choose your new security questions and their answers, then select Update.
  5. Enter your Apple Account password, then select Done.


 Learn what to do if you forget the answers to your security questions.


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Nov 5, 2024 5:15 AM in response to Evak2021

Hi there,


See this on how to reset your security questions

  1. Sign in to account.apple.com.
  2. In the Sign-In and Security section, select Account Security.
  3. Under Security questions, select Change security questions. 
  4. Choose your new security questions and their answers, then select Update.
  5. Enter your Apple Account password, then select Done.


 Learn what to do if you forget the answers to your security questions.


Nov 5, 2024 5:17 AM in response to Evak2021

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 Account 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Apple ID security questions - Apple Support but the article is labeled "archived" and may contain information that is out of date.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 two factor authentication security system. For those who have disregarded their encouraging, Apple will likely only help you to now 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 Account - Apple Support to try to change to two factor authentication.


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

Select "Other Apple Account 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!


*See the third page of this discussion https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254831093 Some people talk about getting out of a “loop” by logging in a different way. I am not really following what they are talking about but maybe you can see if it helps.



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