How to reset your Apple ID password

Modified Jun 21, 2024 01:16 GMT

There are several reasons why you might need to reset your Apple ID password. You might have forgotten your password or your account may have been compromised. As an Apple user, it's imperative to take note of your Apple ID and password. Without these, you can't use services like iCloud, iMessage, and others on your device. There are multiple methods to reset your password and in this article, we will explore them all.

Reset your Apple ID password on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch

Straightforward approach for changing your password (Image via Apple)

Resetting the Apple ID password is quite simple. Just follow these steps:

Step 1:

Settings app on Apple device: iPhone (Image via Apple)

First of all, open the Settings app. On top of the screen, you will find your name. Tap on it.

Step 2 :

Sign in and security tab (Image via Apple)

Now head to Sign-In & Security and click on Change Password. For further validation, you might need to enter your device password.

Change password on trusted device (Image via Apple)

Step 3:

Follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

Reset your Apple ID password on Macs

You can use any Mac machine to reset the password (Image via Apple)

You can also use any of your Mac devices to reset the password. Here's how:

Step 1:

System settings on Mac (Image via Apple||YouTube/Learn with Joel Feld)

Click on the Apple menu and go to System Settings (or System Preferences).

Step 2:

System settings window with all options (Image via Apple||YouTube/Learn with Joel Feld)

On the System Setting window, select Apple ID. Next, click on Sign in and Security.

Step 3:

Reset your Apple ID password (Image via Apple||YouTube/Learn with Joel Feld)

Now you have to find in the Change Password option listed in the menu. Click on the same. You will need to enter your device password to verify your identify, afert which you can follow the onscreen instructions.

Reset your Apple ID password on the web

There is a specific website just for resetting your password. However, please note that this process may take a little longer if you don’t have a trusted device.

Step 1:

Resetting the password on the web (Image via Apple)

Head over to iforgot.apple.com and hit the Reset Password button at the bottom of the screen. You'll be taken to a reset password page.

Step 2:

Enter the credentials linked with your account (Image via Apple)

Enter your email address or phone number associated with your account and type in the Captcha.

Step 3:

Reset your Apple ID password (Image via Apple)

Click on Continue and follow the on-screen instructions.

That's how you can reconfigure your password and restore functionality seamlessly. Please note that you'll need to log back into all your devices using the new password after you reset it.

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Edited by Siddharth Satish