Forgot Apple ID Password? 5 Ways to Reset It

As we all know, Apple ID is an important authentication method used for all Apple devices. Forgetting your Apple ID password could cause a lot of troubles. When you are able to log into your Apple ID, you cannot fully access and use your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch as well as iCloud, iTunes Store, App Store, Apple Music, iMessage, FaceTime and more services.

What should you do if you forgot Apple ID password? Don't panic, all is not lost. Here are the 7 best ways to reset Apple ID password. All these methods can be applied to the latest iPhone iPhone 13, 12, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XR/XS/XS Max, iPhone X/8/7/6s, iPad Pro running iOS 15.

Way 1. Reset Apple ID Password with Email or Security Questions

Apple has made it possible to reset Apple ID password if you forgot it. You can go to the Apple official website and reset your forgotten Apple ID password either using the recovery email address or answering your security questions. Here's how to do it:

• To get started, go to Apple ID account page in your web browser and click on "Forgot Apple ID or password".

• In the next page, enter your Apple ID and click "Continue".

• Then you'll need to enter you use with your phone number and click on "Continue".

• The popup of resetting password will appear on iPhone, click ‘Allow’.
• Enter the screen passcode that you use to unlock your iPhone and you will be able to set a new Apple ID password.

If you have enabled two-factor authentication, please skip the above steps and directly go to the next method.

Way 2. Reset Apple ID Password with a Trusted iPhone/Mac

For people with two-factor authentication enabled for their Apple ID, they can easily reset Apple ID password from any trusted iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Mac. Please note your iDevice should be running on iOS 10 or later and need to have a password enabled.

Using iOS Device: On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Tap [your name] > Password & Security > Change Password, then follow the onscreen prompts to rest your Apple ID password.

If you're not signed into iCloud on your iPhone or iPad, you should go to Settings > Tap "Sign in to your [device]" > Choose "Don't have an Apple ID or forgot it" and follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

Using Mac: Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Account Details, click "Forgot Apple ID or password" when your Apple ID password is requested, then follow the onscreen steps to complete the process.

If you're not signed into iCloud on your Mac, you should go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud, then directly click "Forgot Apple ID or password" and follow the onscreen instructions to reset your Apple ID password.

Way 3. Use Apple Support App on Your Friend's iPhone

If you have no way to access your own iPhone to reset the Apple ID password, you can use your friend’s iPhone to install Apple Support app and reset the password.

Install Apple Support app on your friend’s iPhone and reset the iCloud password through the steps below:

• Open Apple Support app and select ‘Passwords & Security’ under the option of Topics.
• Tap on Reset Apple ID password and click on Get Started > A different Apple ID.
• Enter the Apple ID that you forgot the password and click on Next.
• On the next step, you will be notified that the Apple ID password is reset.

Note:

• You should click on 'A Different Apple ID', or the password you change will be your friend’s Apple ID rather than your own Apple ID.
• Though the password reset process is done on your friend’s device, your device data will not be kept on your friend’s device.
• The iOS version your friend’s iPhone should be iOS 13 or later.

Way 4. Using Find My iPhone App to Reset Apple Account Password

If your friend’s iPhone is iOS 9, iOS 10 or iOS 11, then you can reset the Apple ID password using ‘Find My iPhone’ app.

• Launch ‘Find My iPhone’ app on your friend’s iPhone.
• Click on ‘Forgot Apple ID or Password’ and enter the new password.
• Click o Next and follow the instructions to receive the confirmation.

Way 5. Flexibly Remove Apple ID Password and Reset Again

If you've tried all possible methods and still can't log into your Apple ID, you need to remove your Apple ID password and reset it.

The most efficient way to do that is using a third-party unlock tool - FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker. This powerful tool can help you unlock Apple ID from iPhone or iPad without knowing the password. Then you will be able to switch to another Apple ID or even create a new one to enjoy all Apple ID features and iCloud services.

Key Features of FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker

• Unlock Apple ID from any activated iPhone or iPad when forgetting the password.
• Your second-hand iDevice won't be tracked, locked or erased by the previous Apple ID after removal.
• Remove screen passcode, Touch ID or Face ID from iPhone or iPad.
• Works well on the latest iOS 16/iPadOS and iPhone 14/13/12/11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max.
• Simple to use, no special knowledge is required.

Follow the steps below to unlock Apple ID without password:

Step 1: Download and install FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker on your Windows PC or Mac. Launch the software, click on "Unlock Apple ID" option to proceed.

Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer using USB cable. Enter your passcode to unlock the device and tap "Trust" on the screen.

Step 3: Click "Start Unlock" to begin the unlock process. If "Find My iPhone" is turned off, the program will immediately unlock Apple ID on the device.

Wait for the unlock process is completed, the program will notify you that removed the Apple ID successfully. Now you can login into a different Apple ID or create a new account.

Conclusion

Whenever you forgot your Apple ID Password and faced with trouble accessing your iDevice, you can use the methods in this post to reset your Apple ID password. We recommend you try FoneGeek iPhone Passcode Unlocker, which is safe to use and requires no special tech knowledge. Plus, it can help to unlock iCloud lock without password. If you get permanently locked out of your Apple/iCloud account and willing to recover the data that you've kept in your iCloud, try FoneGeek iPhone Data Recovery. This tool can help you recover lost data from iPhone, or from iCloud/iTunes backup.