How to recover Apple Account and iCloud password for a stolen iPhone 16pro

I have a problem. they stole my iPhone 16pro, IOS 26.1 and I don't know the password for either the iCloud email or the Apple ID


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Original Title: Icloud password problem

iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 21, 2026 5:38 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2026 7:33 PM

Follow the instructions at https://support.apple.com/en-us/102656


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Feb 21, 2026 7:39 PM in response to Bubajeca

On a computer with the Passwords application, you can see your current Apple Account password ( https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256223413 ).


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.


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 —> https://support.apple.com/HT201487 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: https://support.apple.com/HT201455

"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: https://support.apple.com/kb/HT204921 ) 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 —> https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255401538?answerId=260044580022#260044580022 and https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255733423


This page has telephone numbers for contacting Apple for support and service ➞ https://support.apple.com/106932


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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