Forgot my Apple Account and password

I forgot my Apple ID and my password


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iPhone 12, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 15, 2024 4:10 PM

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Posted on Nov 16, 2024 4:29 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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Nov 16, 2024 4:29 AM in response to Deniseperez33

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




Nov 15, 2024 4:20 PM in response to Deniseperez33

You will see it in Settings on your iPhone, provide you have it signed into your account. Otherwise your iCloud email will have the account name.


Then follow the instructions to reset your password in If you forgot your Apple Account password


And that is presuming that the Apple Account/ID you used to sign into these forums is a secondary one not used for your device(s).

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