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My friend linked an @icoud.com emaill address as the Apple ID to his iPhone 5S. He did NOT verify the rescue email address after he signed up Apple ID with that @icloud.com, now he forgot the password of Apple ID. Now he cannot log in his iPhone, how can we fix this problem. Appreciate for any solving suggestions. Sorry for my bad English.
iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1
Hello Eddie267,
It sounds like your friend cannot log into the Apple ID account and needs to reset the password. They should be able to use the following article to reset that password:
Apple ID: Changing your password
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5624
Follow these steps to change your Apple ID password. If you can't remember your password, follow the steps for what to do if you forget your Apple ID password.
- Go to My Apple ID (appleid.apple.com).
- Click “Manage your Apple ID” and sign in.
- If you have two-step verification turned on, you'll be asked to send a verification code to the trusted device associated with your Apple ID. If you're unable to receive messages at your trusted device, follow the guidelines for what to do if you can't sign in with two-step verification.
- Click "Password and Security".
- In the "Choose a new password" section, click Change Password.
- Enter your old password, then enter a new password and confirm the new password. Click Save when done.
The next time you use an Apple feature or service that uses Apple ID, you'll be asked to sign in with your new Apple ID password.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the very best,
Sterling
Using Apple ID as @icloud.com emaill address but forgot password, cannot log in iPhone 5S
