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Bradley Jonathan | Oct 26, 2022 A veteran journalist, dedicated to reporting the latest smartphone technology innovations. He tests all methods himself to provide an unbiased how-to piece on all iPhone issues. Did you forget your Apple ID account log-in details? The Apple ID password, the email address, or perhaps both? Alternatively, did you remove an activation lock from a device whose Apple ID and password you can't recall? If you did, you are wondering what to do if you forgot your Apple ID password & email. I know how frustrating and inconvenient it is since you cannot access Apple service. But, worry not, it happens often, and there's a solution. Care to find out? Read on. What Happens If I Forgot My Apple ID Password and Its Email Address?To use Apple ID for everything from buying Apps to watching movies, you'll need to authenticate with your Apple ID and password. This means that if you forgot both your Apple ID password and email address, you can't use any Apple service. To re-access your account, you must confirm your Apple ID first. Then provide credentials of your ID to reset the password. Hence, this article will help you eliminate this dilemma in two separate but consecutive parts: find your Apple ID and reset your Apple ID password. Let's dive in. Way 1: Check Where You've Logged into Your Apple ID BeforeYou only require a single Apple ID to log in to all Apple services on your device, such as iTunes and iCloud. This means that to identify the Apple ID or email address used to sign in to an Apple gadget, you can check any apps that require signing in. Below is a list: 1. The Settings App
Find Your Apple ID 2. AppsYou may also identify your Apple ID by checking if you are signed in to apps like Facetime, Messages or App Store. Just open them to look. 3. InboxSome emails from Apple may include your Apple ID, so you should also check your mailbox. Look for receipts, support or service emails in your inbox. 4. iCloud web browserCheck if you have logged in to iCloud on any of your devices. You may also try opening iCloud with your regular browser. If you use the 'remember me' or ‘Autofill’ feature on the browser, the web page may prefill your Apple ID account information. Way 2 Confirm your Apple ID via the Apple Account Page on the Web
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Click "Don't have an Apple ID or forgot Apple ID?" Once you retrieve your Apple ID, you can reset your password, which will enable you access to your account. (If you cannot find your Apple ID, you should head straight to Way 6 for a solution.). Way 1 Use Two-Factor Authentication via the Settings appThe settings app is the easiest way to reset your password via two-factor authentication. You can easily find it on the home screen or in the app library. Steps:
Click Change Password Way 2 Go iforgot.apple.com to Retrieve Apple ID PasswordThe iforgot.apple.com website is an official page launched by Apple. It was created to help users log into their Apple service when they have issues such as a disabled or locked Apple ID. The site can solve login issues with services such as Apple Store, Facetime & iCloud and can help you get your Apple ID back. Steps:
Enter Your Apple ID Way 3 Reset the Apple ID Password on the Apple Support AppThe Apple support app was developed to offer exclusive online technical support and services to Apple users. It personalizes device failures, subscriptions and management of Apple ID accounts, amongst other issues. Like the settings app, it also uses 2FA to reset your password. Steps:
Using Apple Support App to Reset Apple ID Password Regardless of which way you choose, 2FA works the same across all, so if one fails, the other methods are unlikely to succeed either. However, if you have previously enabled the "Account Recovery Contacts" feature, you now have one more chance to reset your Apple ID password. |