{"id":132609,"date":"2026-05-12T10:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/have-you-forgotten-your-apple-account-password-heres-how-to-reset-it\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:29:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:29:10","slug":"have-you-forgotten-your-apple-account-password-heres-how-to-reset-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christiancorner.us\/index.php\/2026\/05\/12\/have-you-forgotten-your-apple-account-password-heres-how-to-reset-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Have you forgotten your Apple account password? Here&#8217;s how to reset it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p1\">If you&#8217;re an Apple user, you know how important your Apple account \u2013 formerly Apple ID \u2013 and password are. You can&#8217;t access Apple services like <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>icloud<\/span><\/span>, <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>iMessage<\/span><\/span>    And <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>on apple<\/span><\/span>  without them. You also need these credentials to set up new Apple devices \u2013 just like any device. <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>iPhone 17 Lineup<\/span><\/span>. <\/p>\n<p><!----><\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-small c-shortcodeImage-pullRight\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/05cb55546e4f91299d9586d480522a4f2ff2eaf4\/hub\/2024\/05\/01\/b573131b-3309-416f-9bb0-75df5be51f8b\/tips-tech.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"CNET Tips_Tech\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/05cb55546e4f91299d9586d480522a4f2ff2eaf4\/hub\/2024\/05\/01\/b573131b-3309-416f-9bb0-75df5be51f8b\/tips-tech.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"CNET Tips_Tech\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/05cb55546e4f91299d9586d480522a4f2ff2eaf4\/hub\/2024\/05\/01\/b573131b-3309-416f-9bb0-75df5be51f8b\/tips-tech.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"CNET Tips_Tech\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"CNET Tips_Tech\" height=\"616.8551448551449\" width=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <!----><\/figure>\n<p class=\"u-speakableText-p2\">If you forgot your Apple account password (and don&#8217;t use it <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>password manager<\/span><\/span>) or your account is compromised, you will not be able to access your device or any Apple services. Resetting your Apple account password may be a trick to regain access.<\/p>\n<p>Here are several easy ways to change your Apple account password.<\/p>\n<h2>Reset your Apple account password from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/52066ff42f0859cd17894d6858faa24219e1b59d\/hub\/2024\/11\/06\/eef63b7b-d939-4bd5-b7b4-eac4f0f2f0e5\/verizon-cw-apple-bundle.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"An iPhone, iPad and Apple watch against an abstract blue and orange background. \"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/b65693661200d4d9aaeebb9b5151e417adf182d5\/hub\/2024\/11\/06\/eef63b7b-d939-4bd5-b7b4-eac4f0f2f0e5\/verizon-cw-apple-bundle.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"An iPhone, iPad and Apple watch against an abstract blue and orange background. \"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/828bf6ea16cbd9f40c9eeafdb0e770164dd2ff69\/hub\/2024\/11\/06\/eef63b7b-d939-4bd5-b7b4-eac4f0f2f0e5\/verizon-cw-apple-bundle.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"An iPhone, iPad and Apple watch against an abstract blue and orange background. \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"An iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch on an abstract blue and orange background. \" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Apple\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>iPhone<\/span><\/span>    According to consumer data website, about half of Apple&#8217;s revenue comes from <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.businessofapps.com\/data\/apple-statistics\/\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" class=\"c-regularLink\">app business<\/a>So we&#8217;ll start from there. instructions for <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT201487\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" class=\"c-regularLink\">Resetting your Apple account password<\/a> Will work on your iPhone too <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>ipad<\/span><\/span>    And <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>apple watch<\/span><\/span>. This way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Go <strong>settings<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>2.<\/strong> tap your <strong>Name <\/strong>Near the top of the menu.<br \/><strong>3.<\/strong> Tap <strong>Sign-in &#038; Security<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>4.<\/strong> Tap <strong>change password<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>Follow the onscreen instructions, and you&#8217;re all set. Easy, right?<\/p>\n<h2>Resetting your Apple account password from a Mac device<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0e6cfa382e3df3d879efa7b0bf0bd0762aa7c07d\/hub\/2026\/04\/18\/289674b8-447b-4f7a-b59a-e17c059b7acc\/macbook-neo.png?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"MacBook Neo with a green CNET commerce background\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/068a649affa8496b47e7f88c0ef7c6d6f63e1bee\/hub\/2026\/04\/18\/289674b8-447b-4f7a-b59a-e17c059b7acc\/macbook-neo.png?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"MacBook Neo with a green CNET commerce background\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/2bac22ff0793a66525e8dfc63d1a7e8a2e2c2dc5\/hub\/2026\/04\/18\/289674b8-447b-4f7a-b59a-e17c059b7acc\/macbook-neo.png?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"MacBook Neo with a green CNET commerce background\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"MacBook Neo with green CNET Commerce background\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Apple\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can also reset your Apple account password <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>macbook<\/span><\/span>    Or <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>iMac<\/span><\/span>. This way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> Click on the logo in the upper left corner of your screen and click <strong>system settings<\/strong>. <br \/><strong>2.<\/strong> click your <strong>apple account <\/strong>In the upper left corner of the menu.<br \/><strong>3.<\/strong> Click <strong>Sign-in &#038; Security<\/strong>.<br \/><strong>4.<\/strong> Click <strong>Change password.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow the onscreen prompts to finish changing your password. <\/p>\n<h2>Reset your Apple account password on a new device<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/48e4bcd8b2233c75128f0655876e26f45548b31d\/hub\/2024\/05\/23\/5b0b434c-60c6-4176-a8aa-82e12fe7bf4c\/apple-memorial-day-deals.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"Clockwise in a triangle, the Apple MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra on a yellow and green background\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/995b7324d2dfc950b5df788a07f8289f3985a3b7\/hub\/2024\/05\/23\/5b0b434c-60c6-4176-a8aa-82e12fe7bf4c\/apple-memorial-day-deals.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"Clockwise in a triangle, the Apple MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra on a yellow and green background\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/3a214bf480d9a0c58d560600c425fbe119daa879\/hub\/2024\/05\/23\/5b0b434c-60c6-4176-a8aa-82e12fe7bf4c\/apple-memorial-day-deals.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Clockwise in a triangle, the Apple MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra on a yellow and green background\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"Clockwise in a triangle, Apple MacBook Air, iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra on yellow and green background\" height=\"680.8953669963561\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Apple\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When setting up a new Apple device, you&#8217;ll be asked to sign in to your Apple account. If you can&#8217;t remember your password, no worries. Here&#8217;s how to reset your password during the setup process.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> During device setup, select <strong>Forgot your password or don&#8217;t have an Apple account? <\/strong>Whenever the option is available.<br \/><strong>2. <\/strong>Finish the setup process.<br \/><strong>3.<\/strong> Once setup is complete, choose an app or other option that requires you to sign in to your Apple account. <\/p>\n<p>On iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you can select Messages. On your Mac computer, follow the instructions above. <\/p>\n<h2>Resetting your Apple account password without an Apple device<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/fc18ba09f22651af52b80ea156aaca2d9d2a10cf\/hub\/2024\/04\/12\/2f97d1af-c641-450a-ae67-1aa646a8ce48\/apple-privacy.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"The backs of Apple iPhones side by side\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8ce2e9024f0cc1801c8dabda1d3cd8c6b490f1ab\/hub\/2024\/04\/12\/2f97d1af-c641-450a-ae67-1aa646a8ce48\/apple-privacy.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"The backs of Apple iPhones side by side\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/a6242f3a4875a97ad7b77297c510692c9737bdac\/hub\/2024\/04\/12\/2f97d1af-c641-450a-ae67-1aa646a8ce48\/apple-privacy.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"The backs of Apple iPhones side by side\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"The backs of Apple iPhones are side by side\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Viva Tung\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve left an Apple device after using them for the first time, but you still need to log in to your Apple account, you have a few options. You can either borrow a friend or family member&#8217;s Apple device, or you can use one of the devices in an Apple Store. However, you cannot follow the same instructions as above. Instead, here&#8217;s how to change your Apple account password from a borrowed or in-store device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong> open <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/apple-support\/id1130498044\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" class=\"c-regularLink\">apple support<\/a> App \u2013 You can download the app from the App Store if it is not on your borrowed device.<br \/><strong>2.<\/strong> choose <strong>riser password <\/strong>under<strong> Support Tools.<\/strong><br \/><strong>3.<\/strong> choose <strong>Help someone else.<\/strong><br \/><strong>4.<\/strong> Enter your Apple Account email address or phone number.<br \/><strong>5.<\/strong> choose <strong>continue<\/strong> And follow the onscreen instructions.<\/p>\n<h2>Reset Your Apple Account Password from the Web<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"c-shortcodeImage u-clearfix c-shortcodeImage-large\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeImage_imageContainer\"><!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-shortcodeImage_image\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/c27553a50a9129b7fe00f93e40dd1b7878b1b3c6\/hub\/2022\/06\/07\/ef7b8ffd-9c0a-4afa-afef-2cea54ba4ace\/apple-security-privacy-blue.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=768\" alt=\"Apple logo designed to look like a padlock\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/83aba30e37cf059349252f7a992fe740a78660ae\/hub\/2022\/06\/07\/ef7b8ffd-9c0a-4afa-afef-2cea54ba4ace\/apple-security-privacy-blue.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1024\" alt=\"Apple logo designed to look like a padlock\"><source media=\"(max-width: 1440px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0fa2295b5da20020fffedd2b2f43b28c9f385fb7\/hub\/2022\/06\/07\/ef7b8ffd-9c0a-4afa-afef-2cea54ba4ace\/apple-security-privacy-blue.jpg?auto=webp&amp;width=1200\" alt=\"Apple logo designed to look like a padlock\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"The Apple logo is designed to look like a padlock\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/div><figcaption><!----> <span class=\"c-shortcodeImage_credit g-inner-spacing-right-small g-outer-spacing-top-xsmall g-color-text-meta g-text-xxxsmall\">Screenshot\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If all else fails, Apple has a website you can visit to reset your Apple account password. However, Apple warns that this process may take longer than other methods on this list. But if it&#8217;s your only option, go <a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/iforgot.apple.com\/password\/verify\/appleid\" title=\"(opens in a new window)\" class=\"c-regularLink\">iforgot.apple.com<\/a>Follow the instructions and your password will be reset.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to remember that once you change your Apple account password on one device, you&#8217;ll need to log back in to your other device with your new password. So instead of forgetting your new password in three days and repeating this cycle all over again, save yourself the headache now and log back into everything while your new password is still fresh in your mind.<\/p>\n<p>For more on Apple, here&#8217;s our <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>ios 26 cheat sheet<\/span><\/span>what to know about <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>iPhone 17 Lineup<\/span><\/span>    And what to know about Apple&#8217;s upcoming <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><span>WWDC 2026 event<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeVideoInline g-outer-spacing-bottom-large g-text-xxsmall c-shortcodeVideoInline_play\">\n<div class=\"c-shortcodeVideoInline_img\"><svg class=\"c-shortcodeVideoInline_icon-play\"><use xlink:href=\"#play\"\/><\/svg> <\/p>\n<figure class=\"c-globalImage\">\n<div class=\"c-cmsImage c-globalImage_cmsImage\" style=\"padding-bottom:calc(9\/16* 100%);\"><picture class=\"c-cmsImage_image\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\" alt=\"\" height=\"306\" width=\"768\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Check this out:<\/strong> Apple&#8217;s next Mac: MacBook Ultra Plus 3 and the Macs we expect\n      <\/p>\n<p> <time class=\"c-shortcodeVideoInline_time\"><svg class=\"c-shortcodeVideoInline_icon-play\"><use xlink:href=\"#play\"\/><\/svg> <span class=\"g-text-xxxsmall\">04:23<\/span><\/time><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n      (function() {\n        window.zdconsent = window.zdconsent || {run:(),cmd:(),useractioncomplete:(),analytics:(),functional:(),social:()};\n        window.zdconsent.cmd = window.zdconsent.cmd || ();\n        window.zdconsent.cmd.push(function() {\n          !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n          {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n          n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n          if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n          n.queue=();t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n          t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)(0);\n          s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n          'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n          fbq('set', 'autoConfig', false, '789754228632403');\n          fbq('init', '789754228632403');\n        });\n      })();\n    <\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re an Apple user, you know how important your Apple account \u2013 formerly Apple ID \u2013 and password are. 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