Forgot iPad password during setup after factory reset

I don’t remember my password to get in. Just remember the email. Tried to factory reset for my toddler.Now can’t set up because don’t remember password


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Original Title: Login to ipad

iPad mini (6th generation)

Posted on Nov 2, 2025 2:56 PM

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Posted on Nov 2, 2025 2:59 PM

I presume you really mean password and not passcode.


This Apple article has instructions for what to do if you have forgotten your Apple account password, or the system does not recognize the one you remember —> If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


or go directly to this link —> http://iforgot.apple.com/


If you don't receive your verification or reset email, read this Apple Support article: If you didn’t receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

"When you make certain updates to your Apple ID, we’ll send you an email to help you complete the update. For example, you might have reset your password, reset your security questions, or added a new email address to your account." Also check your junk mail.


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. This is a multi-step process. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community and My Apple ID is locked, how do I fix it? - Apple Community


This page has telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


If you are signed into this forum using the same Apple Account then your browser may be configured to automatically enter your password. You should be able to view stored passwords in your browser's preferences/settings.


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Nov 2, 2025 2:59 PM in response to dequanna

I presume you really mean password and not passcode.


This Apple article has instructions for what to do if you have forgotten your Apple account password, or the system does not recognize the one you remember —> If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support


or go directly to this link —> http://iforgot.apple.com/


If you don't receive your verification or reset email, read this Apple Support article: If you didn’t receive your verification or reset email - Apple Support

"When you make certain updates to your Apple ID, we’ll send you an email to help you complete the update. For example, you might have reset your password, reset your security questions, or added a new email address to your account." Also check your junk mail.


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. This is a multi-step process. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community and My Apple ID is locked, how do I fix it? - Apple Community


This page has telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


If you are signed into this forum using the same Apple Account then your browser may be configured to automatically enter your password. You should be able to view stored passwords in your browser's preferences/settings.


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