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Apple ID passwords play a very important role in protecting personal data. You should change your password regularly according to the guidelines of the article below.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Use the Apple ID website

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   Visit the Apple ID website. You can change the Apple ID on any device with an internet connection by visiting the Apple ID () website.

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   Click "Manage your Apple ID" and sign in. You need to enter your Apple ID email address and password.
   • If you do not remember your current password, click here.

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   Click the "Password and Security" option. You can find this on the left menu.

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   Identity confirmation. You need to answer two security questions or enter the code sent by Apple to your mobile device.
   • If you don't remember your security question, you'll need to contact Apple Support to get a temporary PIN that allows you to access your account.

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   Click "Change Password" (Change the password). This step will open the Change Password page.

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   Enter your current password and create a new one. On the Change Password page, you will need to enter your current password, as well as create a new one. You need to enter it twice to confirm the password. advertisement

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

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   Open the Settings app and click "icloud.’ You should see your Apple ID at the top of the screen.

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   Click on Apple ID. You will be asked to enter your password and continue.
   • If you don't remember your current password, click here.

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   Click "Password & Security.’ This step will display the password option.

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   Click "Change Password.’ The Change Password screen will then open.

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   Answer your security question. These questions have an account protection function. You need to answer two questions to change your password. In the event that two-step confirmation is enabled, you'll instead need to enter that sent by Apple to the device.
   • If you don't remember the security question, you can readjust it if you have a room email address that's linked to your account. You can set up your email address on the "Password & Security" screen.

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   Enter your current password and create a new one. On the Change Password page, you will need to enter your current password as well as create a new one. You need to enter it twice to confirm the password. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Recover lost passwords

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   Access . If you do not remember the password and need to adjust it, you can use the iForgot tool at. You can access this website in any internet-connected device.

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   Enter your Apple ID. Enter the email address associated with your Apple ID in the box on the iForgot page and click "Next".

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   Choose an identity verification method. Depending on some of your account settings, you can verify your identity in a variety of ways. If you are unable to complete any of these options, contact Apple Support to have them confirm your identity and allow you to reset your password:
   • You may receive mail sent to the email address connected to your account.
   • You can answer the security questions you set when creating your account.
   • If you have two-step verification turned on, you can enter the code sent to your mobile device.

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   Enter your date of birth. You need to enter your date of birth after selecting the confirmation method. This step helps confirm your identity.

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   Identity confirmation. After entering your birthday, you'll need to go through the chosen identity verification method.
   • If you choose to receive email messages, you will need to click on the "Reset Now" link in the email sent by Apple.
   • If you choose to answer your security question, you'll need to answer the two questions you set up when creating your account.
   • If you choose to receive a code, enter the Recovery Key and then enter the code sent to your mobile device.

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   Change the password. After confirming your identity, you can change your Apple ID password. You need to enter it twice to confirm. The change takes effect immediately, and you'll need to enter a new password on all connected Apple devices. advertisement