How To Reset Apple Email Password

Posted by austin on October 19th, 2021

Reset Apple Email Password

If you\\'re an active iOS, macOS, or iPadOS user, knowing how to manage your Apple ID account is essential, whether you\\'re using it for iCloud, App Store purchases, or Find My. However, forgetting your login information can get quite frustrating when trying to access your account.

Changing or resetting your Apple ID password every now and then is actually good practice if you are concerned about your digital security. In this way, you can protect your personal information and data and ensure that only authorized users have access to your account. After all, your iCloud might store backups of your photo gallery, contacts, emails, social media chat logs, and more.

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So whether you have come across this page because you have simply forgotten your password or just want to \\"play it safe\\", we have got you covered to save you from having to anxiously search for the right steps on Google. We have created a handy step-by-step guide to reset your Apple ID password. The process is fairly straightforward, so no need to worry.

How to reset Apple ID password

1. Go to Settings and select your iCloud account at the top of the menu.
2. Select Password & Security from the menu as shown below.
3. Go ahead and click “Change Password”.
4. If your iPhone is password protected, go ahead and enter the password currently in place.
5. You can now enter your new password and verify it as shown in the image below. Just make sure your new password is at least 8 characters long, includes a number, and upper and lower case letters.
6. You now have the option to force all other devices and websites using your Apple ID to sign out. (Prevention is better than cure)
7. There you are, you are done now. Now that your password has changed, we recommend that you set up your trusted phone number just in case.

This is to verify your identity when logging in as well as to help recover your account if you forgot your password. This extra step only takes a few seconds of your time, all you have to do is enter your mobile number and you\\\'re done!

 

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