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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Apple Support
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If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support
Click Sign in, then click “Forgot password” and follow the onscreen instructions. If you don’t have an Apple device but have access to your trusted phone number, you can borrow an Apple device from a friend or family member, or use one at an Apple Store.
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Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support
1 month ago - Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new 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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Forgot my Apple ID Password
I lost my phone and ended up forgetting the passcode, so I restarted it, The problem with that is, I forgot my apple id passcode and like a dumbass, I set my trusted number to my own phone. More on reddit.com
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How reset password of Apple ID account without phone number?
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Apple ID Password Reset?!?
The ONLY way to remove activation lock from a device without knowing the passcode or the appleid credentials is providing Apple with proof of purchase. There is by design no other way. For those who still have living elderly relatives and stumble upon this post: keep track of your relatives’ passwords and passcodes. You will be able to help them when they forget it and you will have access to the device when they pass. At the bare minimum activate both legacy and recovery contact. More on reddit.com
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How do I reset my Apple ID password without a password or phone number?

You can reset your Apple ID password without a password or phone number by visiting iforgot.apple.com and following the prompts. Please note that it could take several days or more for your new password to be generated, as Apple Support cannot help speed up the manual verification process.

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How To Reset Your Apple ID Password
How to reset Mac without Apple ID password?
First, restart your Mac and enter your user account password (not your Apple ID password). If a reset option appears after yoursquove entered the wrong password three times, follow the on-screen instructions to reset using your FileVault recovery key (if you donrsquot have your Apple ID password). If no reset option appears or your account is locked, restart into Recovery Mode. On Apple silicon Macs shut down, press, and hold the power button until Startup options appear. Then, select Recovery. On Intel Macs hold Command R while powering on, until you see the Apple logo. This will t
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Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here's How to Reset It
How to find Apple ID password without resetting it?
You should be able to find your Apple ID password if yoursquove saved it in iCloud Keychain, your favorite password manager, or your browser.
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Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here's How to Reset It
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ICloud
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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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Trend Micro
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How to Change Your Apple ID Password and Recover Your Account | Trend Micro Help Center
Enter Your Apple ID: Enter your Apple ID, which is usually your email address associated with your Apple account. Choose Password Recovery Option: Select the option to reset your password.
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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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All About Cookies
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How To Reset Your Apple ID Password
February 18, 2025 - If your computer does not restart but asks for your Apple ID, enter it and click on Reset Password. If you are prompted to create a new keychain, click OK to restart. If you are asked to select an admin user, click Forgot all passwords.
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How to Recover Your Apple ID Account When You’ve Forgotten the Password
June 25, 2023 - You can use the exact process to reset your password on a trusted iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch. And if you wish to reset the password on Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences. From there, click Apple ID > Password & Security, and follow ...
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Wikihow
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Reset Your Apple ID Password: iOS, Mac, & the Web
June 28, 2025 - If you’re on an iPhone or iPad that’s already logged into an Apple Account, you may be able to skip the next few steps and go straight to entering your new password:[4] X Research source · Just tap Reset My Password at the bottom of the screen, ...
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LastPass
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Forgot Your Apple ID Password? Here's How to Reset It
December 16, 2024 - If you can’t remember your Apple ID password, you can recover it with the following methods: ... Apple’s recommendation is to reset your password through its recovery process first (instructions are above in this article). Here’s why: If your iPhone uses iOS 15.2 or later, you can reset with “Find My.” But with “Find My” previously enabled, you’ll still need your Apple ID password to erase and reset your iPhone.
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How to reset your Apple ID password | The Verge
October 11, 2022 - (If you’re on the homepage with a list of devices instead, just select the device from the list.) Tap the Passwords and Security button. Go to Reset Apple ID password > Get Started and select A different Apple ID.
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Setapp
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Apple Account password reset: Hidden apple reset tricks 2025
3 weeks ago - Borrowed device. Use the Apple Support app → Reset Password > Help Someone Else → Follow the prompts. No device? Find your Apple Account. Check Settings, emails from Apple, the App Store, FaceTime, or Family Sharing to locate your Apple ID.
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How to reset your Apple ID password | iMore
December 14, 2023 - How to reset your Apple ID password if you've forgotten your login details.
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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 - If you don’t have a device that you can use, you can reset your password using the Apple Support app on a family member’s iPhone or iPad.
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How to reset or change your Apple ID password | NordPass
Select “Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID?” · Finish the setup of a new device. As soon as the setup is complete, select an app that requires you to sign in to your Apple ID. On iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you can simply select Messages. On a Mac, follow the instructions above. In case the outlined methods for resetting or changing your Apple ID password don't work for you, there are still a few alternative strategies you can try.
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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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Passwarden
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What to Do If You Forgot Apple ID Password – Passwarden
To do that, first go to https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid, enter your Apple ID, click on continue, an email with the title of “How to reset your Apple ID password” will be sent to your email.
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CNET
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Hassle-Free Ways to Reset Your Forgotten Apple ID Password - CNET
September 17, 2024 - Instead, here's how to change your Apple ID password from a borrowed or in-store device. 1. Open the Apple Support app -- you can download the app from the App Store if it's not on your borrowed device. 2. Select Sign-In & Security. 3. Select ...
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Lifewire
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How to Reset Your Apple ID/Apple Account Password in a Few Easy Steps
July 1, 2019 - Enter your Apple Account username, then click Continue. 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.
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Mashable
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How to reset your Apple ID password | Mashable
April 5, 2024 - Step 2: Select your name > Sign-In & Security > Change Password. This will take you to the built-in program for resetting your Apple ID password.