Because your Apple ID is used so for many of Apple's important services,
forgetting your Apple ID password can create a lot of problems. Without
being able to log into your Apple ID, you may not be able to use
iMessage or FaceTime, Apple Music or the iTunes Store, and you won't be
able to make changes to your iTunes account.
Most people use the same Apple ID for all their Apple services
(technically you can use one Apple ID for things like FaceTime and
iMessage and another for the iTunes Store, but most people don't do
that). That makes forgetting your password a particularly serious problem.
How to Reset Your Apple ID Password on the Web
If you've tried all the passwords you think might be correct and you
still can't log in, you need to reset your Apple ID password. Here's how
to do that using Apple's website (if you have two-factor authentication
set up on your Apple ID, skip these instructions and go to the next
section):
1. In your browser, go to iforgot.apple.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID username, then click Continue.
3. There are two ways to reset your password: using the recovery email
address you have on file in your account or answering your security
questions. Make your choice and click Continue.
4. If you chose to Get an email, check the email account shown on the
screen, then enter the verification code from the email and click
Continue. Now skip to step 7.
5. If you chose to Answer security questions, begin by entering your
birthday, then answer two of your security questions and click
Continue.
6. Enter your new Apple ID password. The password must be 8 or more
characters, include upper and lowercase letters, and have at least
one number. The Strength indicator shows how secure the password you
choose is.
7. When you're happy with your new password, click Reset Password to
make the change.
Resetting Your Apple ID Password with Two-Factor Authentication
Resetting your Apple ID password requires more steps if you're using
two-factor authentication to provide an additional layer of security. In
that case:
1. Follow the first two steps in the instructions above.
2. Next confirm your trusted phone number. Enter the number and click
Continue.
3. You'll get a screen that tells you to check your trusted devices.
4. On one of your trusted devices, a Reset Password pop-up window
appears. Click or tap Allow.
5. Enter the device's passcode.
6. Then enter your new Apple ID password, enter it a second time for
verification and tap Next to change your password.
How to Reset Your Apple ID Password in iTunes on a Mac
If you use a Mac and prefer this approach, you can also reset your Apple
ID password via iTunes. Here's how:
1. Begin by launching iTunes on your computer.
2. Click the Account menu.
3. Click Sign In.
4. In the pop-up window, click Forgot Apple ID or Password? (it's a
small link just below the password field).
5. In the next pop-window, enter your Apple ID.
6. Another pop-up window will ask you to enter the password you use for
your computer user account. This is the password you use to log on
to the computer.
7. Enter your new password, enter it a second time for verification,
and then click Continue.
8. If you have dual-factor authentication enabled, you'll need to enter
your trusted phone number.
9. Choose Use a trusted phone number or Use another device. Then follow
the steps above on your trusted device to reset your password.
Note: You can use this process in the iCloud System Preferences panel,
too. To do that, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud >
Account Details > Forgot Password?
However you chose to reset your password, with all the steps completed,
you should be able to log into your account again. Try logging in to the
iTunes Store or another Apple service with the new password to make sure
it works. If it doesn't, go through this process again and make sure you
keep track of your new password.
Source: Lifewire <https://www.lifewire.com/>
Cheers,
Marcio <https://tinyurl.com/TlkTM>
AKA /Starboy/
Sent from a galaxy far, far away.
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