Accessing iCloud Photos with forgotten Apple Account login info

I had another apple ID connected to an old email which I have forgotten is it possible to retrieve my photos connected to that Apple ID



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Original Title: I need help retrieving old photos from iCloud but forgot email it was connected to

Posted on Aug 15, 2025 9:02 AM

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Posted on Aug 15, 2025 11:02 AM

You will need access to that account.


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 support article describes ways to find your Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - Apple Support


or go directly to this link --> https://iforgot.apple.com/appleid


If you find you can’t sign in, 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:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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Aug 15, 2025 11:02 AM in response to UbuCas

You will need access to that account.


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 support article describes ways to find your Apple ID --> If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - Apple Support


or go directly to this link --> https://iforgot.apple.com/appleid


If you find you can’t sign in, 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:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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