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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Using the Apple ID website
• Method 2 of 3: On an iPhone, iPad or iPod
• Method 3 of 3: Reset a forgotten password

Your Apple ID password is important as it provides access to personal information. So it doesn't hurt to change your password regularly. In this article, we'll show you how.

To step

Method 1 of 3: Using the Apple ID website

1. Go to the Apple ID website. You can change your password on any device with an internet connection at the Apple ID website :(appleid.apple.com).
2. click on the link Manage your Apple account and sign up. To do this, you will need to provide your Apple ID email address and password.
   • If you don't know your current password, go to the method Reset a forgotten password at the bottom of this article.
3. Click on the option Password and security. You can find this in the menu on the left.
4. Verify your identity. You must either answer two security questions or enter the code that Apple sent to your mobile device.
   • If you can't answer the questions, please contact Apple Support and you will be given a temporary PIN to access your account.
5. click on change Password. You will now be taken to the page where you can change your password.
6. Enter your current password and a new password. In the pop-up window, enter your current password and a new password. You must enter the new password again for confirmation.

Method 2 of 3: On an iPhone, iPad or iPod

1. Open the settings and tap iCloud. You will see your Apple ID at the top of the screen.
2. Tap your Apple ID. You must now enter your password to continue.
   • If you don't remember your current password, go to the method Reset a forgotten password at the bottom of this article.
3. Tap on Password and security. Now you come to a page with various options regarding passwords.
4. Tap on change Password. Now the screen opens where you can change your password.
5. Answer the security questions. These questions are set to secure your account. You have to answer two questions to change your password. If you have activated two-factor authentication, you must instead enter the code that Apple sends you.
   • If you cannot answer the questions, you can reset them if you have linked a second email address to your account. You can set this e-mail address from the window Password and security.
6. Enter your current password and a new password. In the new window, enter your current password and a new password. You must enter the new password again for confirmation.

Method 3 of 3: Reset a forgotten password

1. Go to iforgot.apple.com. If you don't remember your password and can't reset it, please visit the website iforgot.apple.com. You can access this website on any device with an internet connection.
2. Enter your Apple ID. Enter the email address associated with your Apple ID and click Get on.
3. Decide how you want to verify your identity. Depending on your account settings, there are several ways to verify your identity. If you cannot complete any of these options, you will need to contact Apple Support so they can verify your identity and allow you to reset your password:
   • You can have an email sent to the email address associated with your account.
   • You can answer security questions that you set up when creating your account.
   • If you have activated two-factor authentication, you will need to enter the code that Apple sends you to your mobile device.
4. Enter your date of birth. After choosing the method you have to enter your date of birth. This is an extra security.
5. Verify your identity. After entering your date of birth, you must perform the verification method of your choice.
   • If you have chosen the email method, click on the link Reset in the email you received from Apple.
   • If you chose the security questions, answer the two questions you set when you created your account.
   • If you chose the code, enter the recovery code and enter the code sent to your mobile phone.
6. Change your password. After verifying your identity, you can reset your Apple ID password. You have to repeat this again to verify it. The change will take effect immediately, and you will need to enter the new password on all of your paired Apple devices.