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What if I forgot my Apple ID security question answers?

I recently got a new iMac, and in order to make my first app purchase on the computer, I need to answer some of the security questions set for my Apple ID. The problem: I made the Apple ID (and the security questions) about seven years ago or so. Therefore, I don't quite remember the answers. I have money on the account, and the account is on all of my other devices, so I don't want to delete the account.

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Posted on Apr 29, 2012 6:27 PM

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Jun 16, 2012 1:26 PM in response to mrk1295

I just resolved the same issue with my itunes account.I wasn't able to make purchases from my ipod without answering the security questions first. After searching for numerous hours I finally decided to contact Apple Support. The rep wasnt able to help me over the phone and stated there are no contact numbers for this issue. However he did point me in the correct direction.

It turns out you must go to https://appleid.apple.com then go to "Support" then go to "Contact Support" and select iTunes (express lane this is free for itunes) or whatever product you are having issues with and your support category (Account Management then iTunes Store Account Security) Make sure to answer the questions below as well. Once you do that specify your issue.On the next screen choose your "Contact Option". I had better luck with the "Email" option. On that screen make sure your first name, last name and apple id are entered then give a detailed description of the issue then hit send. I sent in my issue at 2:47pm 06/16/2012 and it was resolved / reset by 3:21pm 06/16/2012 pretty fast indeed! After serching for days this is the only way to get the Security Questions reset. Hope this helps.

Jun 16, 2012 1:26 PM in response to SupaDupaFlyBoi

I just resolved the same issue with my itunes account.I wasn't able to make purchases from my ipod without answering the security questions first. After searching for numerous hours I finally decided to contact Apple Support. The rep wasnt able to help me over the phone and stated there are no contact numbers for this issue. However he did point me in the correct direction.

It turns out you must go to https://appleid.apple.com then go to "Support" then go to "Contact Support" and select iTunes (express lane this is free for itunes) or whatever product you are having issues with and your support category (Account Management then iTunes Store Account Security) Make sure to answer the questions below as well. Once you do that specify your issue.On the next screen choose your "Contact Option". I had better luck with the "Email" option. On that screen make sure your first name, last name and apple id are entered then give a detailed description of the issue then hit send. I sent in my issue at 2:47pm 06/16/2012 and it was resolved / reset by 3:21pm 06/16/2012 pretty fast indeed! After serching for days this is the only way to get the Security Questions reset. Hope this helps.

Jul 17, 2012 5:53 AM in response to la1257

security menu asks you to answer security questions, did not work. very annoying.



I will try this instead.

It turns out you must go to https://appleid.apple.com then go to "Support" then go to "Contact Support" and select iTunes (express lane this is free for itunes) or whatever product you are having issues with and your support category (Account Management then iTunes Store Account Security) Make sure to answer the questions below as well. Once you do that specify your issue.On the next screen choose your "Contact Option". I had better luck with the "Email" option. On that screen make sure your first name, last name and apple id are entered then give a detailed description of the issue then hit send. I sent in my issue at 2:47pm 06/16/2012 and it was resolved / reset by 3:21pm 06/16/2012 pretty fast indeed! After serching for days this is the only way to get the Security Questions reset. Hope this helps.

Jan 26, 2013 4:20 AM in response to la1257

Hey la1257

I logged into that link. I can edit my email, password, address & phone number

Very, very annoying as he knows the answers to the questions but since he changed from iPod to iPad they keep saying his answers are wrong

My son has just put £25 onto his account and he cannot purchase anything

Apple should make people's lives less stressful

Feb 4, 2013 1:29 PM in response to mrk1295

Same problem here. I would have NEVER used those questions. So how could I possibly know the answer. What's even more frustrating is the fact there is NO reset button or anything. Even those that have solved the problem by calling have still listed what the solution was,.. Has anyone found a solution?

Mar 17, 2013 2:00 PM in response to mrk1295

I found my way to: https://expresslane.apple.com/ServiceOptionAction.action, and opted to Talk to Apple Support Now. Gave them my phone number and I received a call from Apple within seconds. The operator helped me reset my security questions and add a rescue e-mail address to my account in case I forget the answers to my security questions. Who can remember the model of my favorite cat's first car, anyway 🙂.

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