(Pocket-lint) - Those of you with an Apple ID know how crucial it is when you also own an Apple device or want to use an Apple service such as the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and Apple Music. Heck, an Apple ID is required when you set up any new Apple device. But sometimes your Apple ID's password can be compromised or maybe you forgot it. Either way, you should change it now just to be sure and secure. Show
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Writing by Maggie Tillman. If you have an Apple device, your Apple ID is likely used for a lot of important things, like accessing your App Store purchases and iCloud content, locating a lost device, and more. That’s why it’s important to have a strong password that’s stored in a safe place, such as a password manager. However, accidents happen, and you may wind up locked out of your Apple account because of a forgotten password or some other mishap. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t panic — here’s how to get back in. Reset your Apple ID password from your iPhone, iPad, or MacIf you’re lucky and are already logged in to an Apple device with your Apple ID, it’s relatively easy to reset your Apple ID password. On an iPhone or iPad device:
The process is very similar on a Mac.
Reset your password with another Apple deviceIf you aren’t logged in to any Apple devices but have access to an Apple Store or a friend or family member with an iPhone or iPad, you can use the Apple Support app to reset your password.
The next steps will depend on how your Apple account is configured and which devices you have connected to it. For example, Apple may send a text to your phone number with a code and then ask you to enter a passcode that you used on one of your Apple devices. If you’re able to complete those steps, you’ll be prompted to enter a new password. If you can’t, the app will likely direct you to the account recovery system, which we’ll cover below. If you don’t have access to an Apple deviceIf you aren’t able to access another Apple device, you’ll have to go through the account recovery process. It’s not exactly ideal that Apple makes you go through this process if you don’t have access to one of its devices, but unfortunately, that’s the way it works. Apple’s account recovery process takes time — “several days or longer,” according to a support document from the company. Apple says this is meant to give you time to cancel any malicious requests made by someone else who’s potentially trying to get into your account and to give it time to verify that it’s really you trying to reset your password by looking to see if any of your Apple devices are being used during that time frame. You can start it either through the Apple Support app or on the web using the following instructions.
In its account recovery support document, Apple says there are a variety of ways it may try to speed up the account recovery process, including asking you to provide details about the credit card you have on file and / or having you provide a code emailed to your main address. (At several points, it stresses that contacting Apple Support is not one of the ways to speed up the process.) After the wait period is over, you’ll receive a text or phone call with instructions on how to recover your account. How do I find out what my Apple ID password is?If you forgot your Apple ID password. Go to Settings.. Tap your name > Password & Security > Change Password.. Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.. How can I recover my Apple ID password without email and security questions?Go to your Apple ID Account Page and then click on the “Forget Apple ID or Passcode”. Enter your locked Apple ID, select the option for resetting your password, and then hit the “Continue” option. Enter your recovery key. Choose your trusted device where you would like to receive a verification code.
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