Apple Watch not accepting correct password

Hello- I am in same boat as these other folks. I have my ID and password written down on the watch box so I know it's correct and was not changed. When I put it in- it says it is incorrect. My phone is paired with my phone but I can not log into it. HELP PLEASE> I have tried everything.. Thank you

Apple Watch SE, watchOS 10

Posted on Feb 13, 2026 3:08 AM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2026 4:19 AM

do you by any chance mix passcode and password?

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


if you truly mean apple account password then


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple

Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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Feb 13, 2026 4:19 AM in response to lauraswatch

do you by any chance mix passcode and password?

If you forgot your Apple Watch passcode - Apple Support


if you truly mean apple account password then


activation lock is not a thing on the watch it's a theft protection on apples servers


it needs to be removed

About Activation Lock on your Apple

Watch - Apple Support


if you don't know your appleID password If you have forgotten your Apple ID password – Apple Support (UK)


then you will need the assistance of apple Activation Lock - Support (apple.com)

and or

Apple Support

And or

Contact - Official Apple Support

and or

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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