why do I constantly have to reset my apple password?

Try setting up a more complex password. One that is more than 8 characters and that uses symbols, caps, lower case, and numbers. Like:

N00nglndP8tr1otzr#1 (New England Patriots are number1)

or

meyeb&izC@zonaR00f (My band is Cats on a Roof)

Also, if you don't have Two-Factor Authentication turned on for your Apple ID, I would suggest you set it up:

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Cheers,

GB

I Know exactly what you are talking about from your first post. This issue is explained somewhere in another thread but as far as I remember there is no solution. It's something stupid to do with Apple as usual And happens to a lot if not all Apple users. I keep meaning to try figure out a solution because it irritates me regularly. Might end up buying a Samsung for my next phone.

GB,

Here is the scenario that I see.

Wake up in the morning and head to computer and I have a notification:

'This Mac can't connect to iCloud because of a problem with "email@domain.com".

Open iCloud preferences to fix this problem.'

Clicking on 'iCloud Preferences', I then receive a notification stating:

'You can't sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons.

To enable your account, reset your password at https://forgot.apple.com'

In the past, roughly 3 months, I have gone through this procedure 5 times.

My son has the same problem. Anytime he tries to update his apps, download or buy new ones he gets a message to enter the password for his I'd. He does then he gets a message stating his account is locked. When he goes to unlock it by answering security questions or by email. It always says password reset required...UGH! We have had to change his password over and over, we are running out of ideas. If anyone knows how to fix this issue PLEASE tell me how.

I'm sorry, but there is clearly some misunderstanding here. Apple ID passwords do not expire. I have had the same Apple ID password for my original Apple ID since Day 1. The Apple ID password for my current Apple ID does not expire either.

Recently, people have been asked at various points to log into Apple - My Apple ID to change their password, oftentimes when they have signed into iCloud.com after a period of time has elapsed. This particular iteration of password change requirements goes hand in hand with getting people to create more complex, safer, passwords. An 8-digit password is just not going to cut it in this day of sophisticated hackers. My current password is 16-characters long, has upper and lower case letters, numbers, and special characters. And it is not hard for me to remember since I used a set of elements common in my everyday life, and simply did a little creative substitution.

Passwords can also be asked continually if you have issues with your Keychain becoming corrupted. You can remedy that issue by If your Mac keeps asking for the login keychain password - Apple Support

Another common complaint is that the person is putting the correct password, but they are putting in the password needed to update an App, and they have failed to notice that the Apple ID asing for the password is an old apple ID of their, or is their girlfriend's apple ID.

If you have more than one Apple ID that you have purchased Apps under, I recommend that you keep the passwords for those two Apple IDs in sync at all times. Then you won't run into the issue.

There are a myriad of reasons why people get stuck in password loops, but expiring Apple ID passwords is not one of them.

Best of luck,

GB

I would suggest that you contact Apple Support so you can tell them what is happening: ACCOUNT SECURITY SUPPORT

Hopefully, they will be able to figure out what the issue is.

Best of luck,

GB

Thank you

You are most welcome 🙂

GB

So do l. I am really sick of renewing my password then Apple doesn’t recognise it !?!

disgrunted iPad owner

Annie

Sorry about the late reply this is extremely frustrating and it happens once a month for me also !

Once a month

Why do you think you need to reset your Apple password? Are you getting email saying you must? If so, these emails are likely scams trying to get your personal or financial information. Post one of these emails so that we can take a look.

If you are not getting the requests by email, let us know how you are getting asked to reset your password.

You would have to provide a bit of context for that question. What is requiring you to reset it? What are you attempting to do when you feel that you are being required to reset it? Are you getting a message? If so, what is it?

Cheers,

GB

Again, not enough info. You got one of what today? An email? If so, what, exactly, did it say?

Not sure what you mean when you indicate that you clicked on a link to install an update? Updates are not done via links.

Cheers,

GB