Apple Support
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How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support
The account recovery process helps you reset your password and regain access to your account.
Apple Community
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Apple ID recovery - no call or text - Apple Community
If we understand your post, you've started the account recovery process but have not received a message with a code to regain access. To clarify, did you start the process multiple times? If so, it would start over, so you'd want to start only one account recovery request. Also, be sure you're following the advice in the "After you start account recovery" section of this link to avoid delays: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support
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Apple Support
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Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support
If you forget your Apple Account password or get locked out of your account, just follow the steps on your device to share the onscreen instructions with your recovery contact in-person or on the phone. Your recovery contact then shares a six-digit code that you enter on your device. After your identity is confirmed, you can reset your Apple Account password.
Apple Support
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Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact - Apple Support
To become an account recovery contact, a friend or family member first has to invite you. When they send the invitation, you see a notification in the Messages app on your device. If you’re part of their Family Sharing group, you’re added as their recovery contact automatically.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254414041
Apple ID account recovery - Apple Community
I need help recovering my Apple ID account Please help account recovery [Re-Titled by Moderator] 1415 1 ... Go to iforgot.apple.com and enter your Apple ID and hit continue. Next, enter your old number that it gives you the last two digits of on the screen. It will say it sent a verification ...
Apple Community
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I got a text saying “Your Apple ID is now… - Apple Community
If your Apple ID is working, there is no need to recover it. You will get an error message when you try to log in somewhere, not a text message.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254520628
Someone is trying to recover my AppleID a… - Apple Community
An account recovery request for ... The contact phone number provided was +**********. You will receive a text or phone call at this number when your account is ready to recover on 29 January 2023 at 22:55:39 GMT+3....
Apple Support
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Set up a recovery key for your Apple Account - Apple Support
A recovery key is a secret 28-character code that you can use, along with a trusted phone number and an Apple device, to recover your account and data.
Apple Community
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Text message - Apple Community
If you did not request Account ... for additional details ... "Text message: I recieved a text saying 'You can now reset your Apple ID password at apple.com/recover: Be sure to do this before 12/24.' is someone trying to sign in my iCloud or is this a scam"...
The Mac Observer
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How to Recover Your Apple ID: The Definitive Guide
October 20, 2025 - When you see an alert like “This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons” or an inactive Apple ID message, you must unlock it before proceeding with any password changes.
Apple Community
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Account Recovery text never sent - Apple Community
I just got a notification to recover my account 368 1 ... Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities. Being able to access your Apple ID is definitely important. We see from your post that you have not received a text message with next steps, and we have a resource that may provide some insight on this.
Apple Support
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If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support
Here's how to reset your Apple Account password and regain access to your account.
Published October 28, 2025
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255468151
Apple ID recovery process. - Apple Community
I cannot backup anything because the old ID does not work and the devise is constantly trying to verify. Can I remove from my account without losing the contacts and messages. 295 2 ... Account recovery is an automated process only, all an Apple advisor can do is walk you thru starting it again.
Apple Community
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Is this text legit about my Apple ID & Pa… - Apple Community
I don't know if Apple sends that kind of notice but I have never in 16+ years received one. ... Scam? I’m getting the following text from 81961 Reminder: You have one day left (until 06/08) to reset your Apple ID password. To complete this, go to apple.com/recover is this ...
Reddit
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r/applehelp on Reddit: What does this text mean ??
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You can now reset your Apple ID password at apple.com/recover Be sure to do this before 06/03.
Does this mean someone is trying to access my Apple ID? I just got this to my phone what should I do?
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Sounds like a scam if it came in a text you didn’t solicit
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It is a scam. That website is legit, but if it’s a clickable link it will probably take you to a phishing site that will record your information. Apple doesn’t text message account recovery information, they email it to the Apple ID email address.
Apple Community
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How long does Apple ID password recovery … - Apple Community
They wanted her Apple ID and password😂 ... Account recovery is a two phase process once started. Phase 1 is the evaluation period, usually 24-72 hours but can be longer or shorter.
Apple Community
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Never recvd a text/call about password be… - Apple Community
I reset it and couldn’t log back into my Apple ID because it was connected to my dads phone and I’m not with my dad anymore. They said they would reset my phone number in 5 days. Does anyone know what that means? 1165 2 ... Account recovery is a process designed to get you back into your Apple ID account when you don’t have enough information to reset your password.
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More than likely spam and / or scam.Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple SupportIf you received or acted on a likely phishing message:If you received a suspicious email, please forward it to [email protected]. If you're on a Mac, select the email and choose Forward As Attachment from the Message menu.If you think you might have entered personal information like a password or credit card info on a scam website, immediately change your Apple ID password.
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I just received this text today...so I should ignore it?? Is that correct?? If so, I’m about to block that text code number...that’s crap right there!! Did you end up changing your Apple ID password?
SimplyMac
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Apple ID Account Recovery Process - SimplyMac
October 24, 2024 - Apple offers multiple ways to reset passwords and verify identity to ensure account security. This process may take time depending on the information you can provide. Apple’s main goal is to protect user data and privacy. They ask for details only you would know to prove ownership of the account. Sometimes account recovery happens quickly.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 8180705
Waiting for AppleID recovery. Exactly wha… - Apple Community
December 6, 2017 - You should get an email like this to the primary email address Apple has on file for the Apple ID you are recovering. ... In addition, you should've been given a specific date on when to receive the information that will be either messaged or phoned to the number you input (as shown in Allen's post - look at how it states December 9).