How to Reset a Forgotten Apple ID Password

Apple ID & Security Updated 2026-06-04

Resetting your Apple ID password takes a couple of minutes from a trusted device or the web. Once done, sign in again everywhere with the new password.

Reset your password

  1. On a trusted iPhone or iPad, open Settings › your name › Sign-In and Security › Change Password.
  2. Or use the web: go to iforgot.apple.com from any browser.
  3. Verify your identity with your device passcode or trusted phone number.
  4. Create a new password that you have not used before.
  5. Sign in again on your Apple TV and other devices.

Keep a trusted phone number current in your account so you can always recover access.

Frequently asked questions

No. You can reset using your device passcode or a trusted phone number through iforgot.apple.com.

You will need to sign in again on each device with the new password, which is normal and expected.
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