Forgot Your Apple ID Password? A Step-by-step Guide to Reset It Here

New Delhi: iPhone users need to enter Apple ID details frequently – when buying an app or iTunes music, updating an OS, accessing iCloud email and other services- and forgetting the same would feel

Written by: Victor Dasgupta Edited by: Victor Dasgupta

Published: May 29, 2022, 6:24 PM IST

Share

Share Article

• Facebook
• WhatsApp
• X
• Email
• Telegram
• Linkedin

https://www.india.com/technology/apple-id-password-ipad-security-option-here-is-the-steps-to-reset-it-gmail-yahoo-5420304/ Copy

Forgot Your Apple ID Password? A Step-by-step Guide to Reset It Here

New Delhi: iPhone users need to enter Apple ID details frequently – when buying an app or iTunes music, updating an OS, accessing iCloud email and other services- and forgetting the same would feel like the end of the world. It is often believed that one would always remember the Apple ID password, since they are being used frequently. But as it happens, you do tend to forget your Apple ID password. If you have encountered such a situation, then follow these simple steps to reset your Apple ID password.

How to reset your Apple ID password on iPhone, iPad

Step 1: Go to Settings app on your iPhone or iPad

Step 2: Tap your name on the top

Step 3: Tap the Password and Security option.

Step 4: Go to the Change Password option.

Step 4: If you’re signed into iCloud and have a passcode enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the passcode for your device.

Step 5: Follow the onscreen steps to update your password. Also Read – How to use iPhone’s Background Sound feature to improve your focus

How to reset your Apple ID password on Mac or MacBook

If you have a Mac PC or a MacBook laptop, here is how you can reset your Apple ID

• First choose Apple menu on the top.
• Go to System Preferences and then click on the Apple ID option.
• Tap the Password and Security option.
• If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password, click “Forgot Apple ID or password” option and then follow the onscreen instructions.
• Click the Change Password option.
• Enter the password you use to unlock your Mac and you are done.