Unable to sign out of Apple ID on iPad Air with forgotten password

I have an iPad Air and the apple account was my son, unfortunately my son does not remember his password and also cannot open his gmail. what else I can do to sign out and sign in my account?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 27, 2026 8:30 PM

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Posted on Aug 27, 2026 11:42 PM

You can reset the Apple Account password and get the Verification code on another device or via a phone call or text message:

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


Also have a look at this user tip about resetting the Apple Account Password without the trusted device:

Reset Apple Account Password without the … - Apple Community


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Aug 27, 2026 11:42 PM in response to KayePow

You can reset the Apple Account password and get the Verification code on another device or via a phone call or text message:

If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


Also have a look at this user tip about resetting the Apple Account Password without the trusted device:

Reset Apple Account Password without the … - Apple Community


Unable to sign out of Apple ID on iPad Air with forgotten password

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