Kierstineric Author

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How do I retrieve old iCloud passwords? I forgot my MacBook password and reset it with my Apple ID. However my MacBook wants my old iCloud password that I don’t remember

How do I retrieve old iCloud passwords? I forgot my MacBook password and reset it with my Apple ID. However my MacBook wants my old iCloud password that I don’t remember

Posted on Nov 3, 2018 8:57 PM

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Nov 3, 2018 11:41 PM in response to Kierstineric

You can reset your keychain see this article Change or reset the password of a macOS user account - Apple Support

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Nov 4, 2018 12:47 PM in response to Kierstineric

Enter your Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.

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Apple ID - If iCloud asks for the password to your previous Devices, but will work with computers if the e-mail address is still active.

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