How do I recover forgotten Apple Account password

I forgot my password



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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 12:52 AM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 1:15 AM

If you're talking about your Apple ID (account) password, see this support article:--> If you forgot your Apple Account password


On the contrary, if you're talking about the passcode to access your iPad's screen, see these instructions, keeping in mind that if you don't have a backup all data will be lost on that device (except those that you eventually synced to iCloud):


If your device is running iOS 15.2/iPadOS 15.2 or later, AND if you have created a backup to iCloud, you don't need a computer in order to reset the passcode:--> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen


Shouldn't be this case (iOS/iPadOS earlier than 15.2), you need a computer. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from your friends/relatives/neighbors or ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider, then read these suggestions.

Given that to remove the existing passcode you must connect your device via USB to a computer (a Windows PC running the latest iTunes version, or a Mac, which can run iTunes or Finder, depending on the macOS installed on it), pay attention to the specific gestures that you need to perform while connecting your device to the computer.

These are the instructions to re-gain access to your iPad:--> If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support


Regards

Giulio

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Feb 6, 2025 1:15 AM in response to bouraoui179

If you're talking about your Apple ID (account) password, see this support article:--> If you forgot your Apple Account password


On the contrary, if you're talking about the passcode to access your iPad's screen, see these instructions, keeping in mind that if you don't have a backup all data will be lost on that device (except those that you eventually synced to iCloud):


If your device is running iOS 15.2/iPadOS 15.2 or later, AND if you have created a backup to iCloud, you don't need a computer in order to reset the passcode:--> If you see an iPhone or iPad unavailable message or Security Lockout screen


Shouldn't be this case (iOS/iPadOS earlier than 15.2), you need a computer. If you don't have a computer, borrow one from your friends/relatives/neighbors or ask for help at an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider, then read these suggestions.

Given that to remove the existing passcode you must connect your device via USB to a computer (a Windows PC running the latest iTunes version, or a Mac, which can run iTunes or Finder, depending on the macOS installed on it), pay attention to the specific gestures that you need to perform while connecting your device to the computer.

These are the instructions to re-gain access to your iPad:--> If you forgot your iPad passcode - Apple Support


Regards

Giulio

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