Unable to unlock iPhone after forgetting password and phone

I have forgotten my phone password and phone number and I want to unlock my phone

Apple Vision Pro (M5, 2025)

Posted on Nov 14, 2025 9:46 AM

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Posted on Nov 14, 2025 9:53 AM

An iPhone does not have a password. There's a difference between between a passCODE which is a four or six digit code used to unlock a mobile device after you turn it on (or other services on a mobile device), and a passWORD which is what is used to log into your Apple ID account which may be required in resetting a forgotten passCODE. I am not clear as to which you are referring.


Read the Apple Support document for what to do if you forgot the passCODE on an iPhone or iPad. Click here then select your device type if necessary --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support - Which one you can use depends upon your equipment configuration.

Also:

How to reset your iPad passcode using your Mac or PC - Apple Support


Read this support article for 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 still need help this page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support




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Nov 14, 2025 9:53 AM in response to harpreetsingh97

An iPhone does not have a password. There's a difference between between a passCODE which is a four or six digit code used to unlock a mobile device after you turn it on (or other services on a mobile device), and a passWORD which is what is used to log into your Apple ID account which may be required in resetting a forgotten passCODE. I am not clear as to which you are referring.


Read the Apple Support document for what to do if you forgot the passCODE on an iPhone or iPad. Click here then select your device type if necessary --> If you forgot your iPhone passcode or your iPhone is disabled - Apple Support - Which one you can use depends upon your equipment configuration.

Also:

How to reset your iPad passcode using your Mac or PC - Apple Support


Read this support article for 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 still need help this page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support




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