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Q: I do not recognise the security question or the email to send a reset. All other details are correct

I just wanted to go through all my apple settings and its all correct apart from the security questions. I don't recognise any of these or the email that is part blanked out that you can use to reset. The email here is not any of my email addresses.

 

Very strange. Any ideas how to reset this?

 

Thanks

Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), 30" apple monitor

Posted on Oct 27, 2014 2:50 PM

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Q: I do not recognise the security question or the email to send a reset. All other details are correct

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  • by Kappy,

    Kappy Kappy Oct 27, 2014 2:50 PM in response to Captain Phillips
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    Oct 27, 2014 2:50 PM in response to Captain Phillips

    Alternatives for Help Resetting Security Questions and/or Rescue Mail

     

         1. If you have a valid rescue email address, then use this procedure:

             Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions.

     

         2. Fill out and submit this form. Select the topic, Account Security. You must

             have a Rescue Email to use this option.

     

         3. This is the only option if you do not already have a valid Rescue Email.

             These are telephone numbers for contacting Apple Support in your country.

             Apple ID- Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security. Select

             the appropriate country and call. Ask to speak to the Account Security Team.

     

         4. Account security issues almost always require you to speak directly to an

             Apple representative to securely establish your identity as the account holder.

             You can set it up so that Apple calls you, either immediately or at a time

             convenient to you.

     

                1. Go to www.apple.com/support.

                2. Choose Contact Support and click Contact Us.

                3. Choose Other Apple ID Topics and choose the appropriate topic for

                    your issue.

                4. Follow the onscreen instructions.

     

             Note: If you have already forgotten your security questions, then you cannot

             set up a rescue email address in order to reset them. You must set up

             the rescue email address beforehand.

     

    Your Apple ID: Manage My Apple ID.

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