The reality is that this is one of those important passwords that need to be written down and tucked away somewhere. These challenges are what make these accounts secure. Answer from gulliverian on reddit.com
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I forgot my Apple ID email and password - Apple Community
Apple ID Name Change. What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password. ... To recover your Apple ID email and password, go to https://iforgot.apple.com/appleid#!&section=appleid.
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Apple Support
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If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support
If you need to download the Apple Support app, find it in the App Store. Scroll down to Support Tools, then tap Reset Password. Tap “Help Someone Else”. Enter your Apple Account email address or phone number. Tap Continue, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.
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Forgot my Apple ID password and need to reset it but can’t seem to do so without knowing my Apple ID password. Am I stupid or is this just horrible design?
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I received my wife's old iPhone ... in my name. When I go to settings her name pops up. I hit that and it wants her password, however she doesn't remember. She no longer has the email she signed up under so I can't have an email sent to the account. Is there a way to change the name and account? ... Go to Apple's iForgot page and enter your Apple ID... More on apple.stackexchange.com
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I forgot my Apple ID
Go to the Apple ID account website, click Sign In, click "Forgot Apple ID or password?" then follow the onscreen instructions. More on reddit.com
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Passwarden
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What to Do If You Forgot Apple ID Password – Passwarden
Go to https://appleid.apple.com, find the “Forgotten your Apple ID or password?” and click on it. Enter the email that you use to register your Apple ID, then click “Continue”. Here you will have to do a verification, enter your trusted ...
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Apple Support
support.apple.com › en-us › 102627
If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - Apple Support
1 month ago - Open iCloud for Windows, then look ... Store, FaceTime*, or Messages on your Apple device. Go to account.apple.com and see if the website remembers your Apple Account email address or phone number on the sign-in screen....
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Gophermods
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How to Recover Your Apple ID Account When You’ve Forgotten the Password
June 25, 2023 - The process is straightforward; you only need to submit an account recovery request with iforgot.apple.com. Afterward, you’ll receive an email confirming your request, plus the date and time you can expect to regain access to your account.
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r/iCloud on Reddit: Forgot my Apple ID password and need to reset it but can’t seem to do so without knowing my Apple ID password. Am I stupid or is this just horrible design?
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I have an old 7 plus that I’ve decided to sell (downsizing) but I haven’t used it in a few years and have no idea what the Apple ID password was. So that means I can’t turn off find my to wipe it so I can sell it. I’ve tried selecting forgot password through both the settings and at iforgot.apple.com but it just sends me an OTP which I need to reset it. Problem is it sends the code to the email associated with the account which is an iCloud email and of course I can’t access the iCloud email to get the code to reset the password because I can’t sign into iCloud without the @!,$;:/ password! Am I stupid or was this system designed by a sadist? How on earth do you fix this if it seems you’re locked out at every turn?

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iCloud Recovery - Apple iCloud
Recover files deleted from both iCloud Drive and other apps within the last 30 days, or restore an earlier version of your Calendar, Contacts and Safari bookmarks.
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Mobitrix
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I Forgot My Apple ID Password and Email, What To Do?
February 4, 2024 - Your Apple ID is [email protected].” · You can proceed to your account by clicking 'Go to Account'. It will require your password, but since you had forgotten the ID, it is unlikely you remember the password.
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Apple Support
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How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support
September 15, 2025 - Click Reset Password, then follow the onscreen steps to start account recovery. Turn off all devices that are currently signed in with your Apple Account until account recovery is complete. If possible, also turn off the device that you used to start account recovery on the web. If your Apple Account is in use during your request, your account recovery will be cancelled automatically. You’ll get an email1 with a confirmation of your request and the date and time when you can expect to regain access.
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Apple Support
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If you forget your Apple Account password - Apple Support
You can also use it to manage your Apple Account settings on your Mac. If you forget your Apple Account password, you can reset it using Apple Account settings on your Mac. Go to the System Settings app on your Mac. Click “Sign in” at the top of the sidebar.
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Macworld
macworld.com › home › software › how-to
How to reset an Apple ID password | Macworld
May 14, 2025 - If you fail to find your Apple ID after trying those methods, you will need to visit the Apple ID page online at appleid.apple.com. Below the boxes for Apple ID and Password, click ‘Forgotten your password?’
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CNET
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Hassle-Free Ways to Reset Your Forgotten Apple ID Password - CNET
September 17, 2024 - While setting up a new Apple device, you'll be asked to sign into your Apple ID. If you can't remember your password, no worries. Here's how to reset your password during the setup process. 1. During device setup, select Forgot Apple ID or Password? whenever the option is available.
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Rogers
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How to Reset Apple ID password - Rogers
You can try asking a friend or a family member to use their device to reset your Apple ID password. On another device, you can use the Apple Support app or the Find My iPhone app to reset your password.
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LastPass
blog.lastpass.com › posts › forgot-apple-id-password
Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here's How to Reset It
December 16, 2024 - Enter your Mac’s password after the prompt, type in your new Apple ID password, and confirm it. Download the Apple Support app from the App Store. ... Enter your Apple ID phone number or email address.
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Apple Support
support.apple.com › en-us › 101567
Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support
1 month ago - Tap Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security. Tap Change Password. Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password.
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Techlicious
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Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here’s What to Do - Techlicious
Go to the Apple ID account page and click on the Sign In button. Select Forgot password. Enter your email or phone number and the characters in the coded image.