How to Reset a Forgotten Apple ID Password
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
- On a trusted iPhone or iPad, open Settings › your name › Sign-In and Security › Change Password.
- Or use the web: go to iforgot.apple.com from any browser.
- Verify your identity with your device passcode or trusted phone number.
- Create a new password that you have not used before.
- 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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