reset my icloud email password

I would like to change my iCloud password (for "non apple mail" email apps/clients). It is not the same as my Apple ID password. I don't want to have to change my Apple ID password in order to change my iCloud password, which IS different.

I want to keep my Apple ID password. But I want to change my iCloud password (only).

Hello there, Johnny.

It sounds like you need to reset your iCloud email password. The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great information on how to accomplish just that:

iCloud: Change your password

Change your iCloud password

Your Apple ID password protects the privacy of your information stored in iCloud, such as your email. Your password also protects your ability to locate or remotely erase your device using Find My iPhone. You should regularly change your password to protect your information.

Go to the My Apple ID website (appleid.apple.com) and follow the instructions to reset your password. For detailed instructions, see the Apple Support article Change your Apple ID password.

The next time you use Apple features and services that require an Apple ID, you’ll be asked to sign in with your new Apple ID password. If you use your iCloud mail account with an email app other than Mail on an iOS device, a Mac, or on iCloud.com, change your password in that other app too.

If you set up iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, make sure to set up a passcode lock on your device for added security. (Go to Settings > Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode.)

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

Cheers.

this does not work it only allows you to reset the password for your apple id, why is the so hard to understand, there is a MAJOR difference, this does nothing to reset your icloud email password, why can't you just a simple way to just sign in to that email which can then be reset just as easily, i thought apple were about simplicity, this is not simple!!!!