Apple Watch: Cannot disconnect without old Apple ID password

I borrowed my son-in-laws watch last summer and removed it from my phone when I returned it. Now he is wanting to use the watch again but it is still connected to the watch app on my phone and neither of us can get past the roadblock where I need to know the Apple password I used last summer. How can I get the watch disconnected from my account?

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 26, 2026 12:49 PM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2026 2:37 PM

the steps you need to take to release the watch for him to use it once more are listed here

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Apple Watch, or buy one from someone else - Apple Support

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Apple Watch: Cannot disconnect without old Apple ID password

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