{"id":58792,"date":"2025-04-25T17:16:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=58792"},"modified":"2025-06-04T17:17:27","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T09:17:27","slug":"how-to-reset-apple-id-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-reset-apple-id-password\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Reset Apple ID Password on iPhone, iPad, and Mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Apple ID is very essential to your Apple Store, iCloud, or FaceTime. It can confirm your identity. Without it, you can enjoy these Apple services. What to do if I forget my Apple ID password and email?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t picnic yet. Whether you have trusted devices, here we offer a complete guide on how to reset your Apple ID password. Let\u2019s regain access to your digital identity effortlessly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Recover Apple ID Password on Different Devices?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reset Apple ID Password on iPhone or iPad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap your username at the top if you have logged in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8220;Sign-In &amp; Security&#8221; and click &#8220;Change Password&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It might require you to confirm your identity via Face ID, Touch ID, or your device\u2019s passcode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After that, enter a new password. Make sure it has at least eight characters, including an uppercase letter, a lowercase letter, and one number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now you can regain access to your Apple ID password. You can also decide whether to log out of other devices with the same ID. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-change-apple-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">change your Apple ID<\/a>, it\u2019s crucial to log out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Recover Apple ID Password on the Web?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>To reset your Apple ID password online, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/iforgot.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">iforgot.apple.com<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8220;Reset password&#8221;, and you will be redirected to a new page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompt to enter your email or phone number. Tap the character in the image to prove you\u2019re a real person. After that, tap &#8220;Continue&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the phone number related to your Apple account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your iPhone, Mac, or other Apple devices to see if you get a notification. When a message pops up, just tap &#8220;Allow&#8221; to confirm the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then enter your device passcode or macOS admin password to verify your identity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your new password twice and tap &#8220;change&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reset Apple ID Password on Mac?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tap the Apple Menu on the top left corner of your Mac and select &#8220;System Settings&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press your username on the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click &#8220;Sign-In &amp; Security&#8221; and tap &#8220;Change Password&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new window will show up and say &#8220;Apple Account wants to make changes&#8221;. Enter your old password and click &#8220;Allow&#8221; to continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type your new password and enter it again to verify. When you\u2019re ready, press &#8220;Change&#8221; to update your Apple account password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Recover Apple ID Password on a New Device?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following solution is available when you have logged into your Apple account before. If you want to sign in to a new device, you should <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/create-apple-id-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">create an Apple ID account<\/a> first. Press &#8220;Don\u2019t have an Apple Account?&#8221; to set it up. After that, you can follow the instructions to complete the Apple ID password reset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iPhone\/iPad<\/strong>: Go to Settings &gt; Apple Account, and select &#8220;Sign in manually&#8221;. Then press &#8220;Forgot password?&#8221;, and follow the instructions to reset your Apple account password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mac: <\/strong>Go to Apple Menu &gt; System Settings. Then tap Sign in &gt; Forgot password, enter a verification code from another trusted device, and follow the prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/fix-face-id-not-working\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Face ID Not Working on Your iPhone? Try These 10 Easy Fixes!\">Face ID Not Working on Your iPhone? Try These 10 Easy Fixes!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Reset Apple ID Password with Apple Support?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We also cover the emergent situation. If you forgot your Apple ID password and don\u2019t have your device with you right now, you could borrow one from someone you trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Open the Apple Support app on the borrowed device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;Support Tools&#8221; and select &#8220;Reset Password&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press &#8220;Help Someone Else&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then enter your Apple Account email address or phone number. After that, click &#8220;Continue&#8221; and follow the reset instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#ffefd8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your Apple ID\u2019s region, connect to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">LightningX VPN<\/a>. It covers 2000+ servers in over 70 countries, allowing you to change IP addresses in Japan, France, Finland, Brazil, or Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can unblock restricted websites or a full catalog of streaming libraries. Compatible with phones, computers, tablets, smart TVs, and Chrome, you can use LightningX VPN on three devices at the same time. Download now to get a free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If I Can\u2019t Reset My Apple ID Password?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Via Recovery Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who have set up an account recovery contact can still call for a friend\u2019s or family\u2019s help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For iPhone\/iPad: <\/strong>Go to Settings &gt; [Your Name], and select &#8220;Sign in manually&#8221;. Tap Account Recovery &gt; [your contact\u2019s name], and press &#8220;Get Recovery Code&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Mac: <\/strong>Go to Apple Menu &gt; System Settings, and tap your name. Click Sign in manually &gt; Account Recovery, and tap your contact\u2019s name in the &#8220;Account Recovery For&#8221; section. Then tap &#8220;Get Recovery Code&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send the recovery code to your friends. After entering it the their devices, they can get access to their Apple accounts again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Account Recovery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the following solution is not working, you can still try account recovery. It will take longer to complete the Apple ID account recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Before we start, don\u2019t forget to log out of all the Apple devices using the Apple ID you are currently recovering.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings or System settings. If you fail to verify the account, you will get a request for account recovery within 72 hours. It will be an email, listing the date and time you can get your Apple ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can go to iforgot.apple.com to check the progress at any time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wait patiently, Apple will give you a call or send a text to help you regain access to your account. To verify your identity, it might require a six-digit verification code or credit card details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-delete-apple-id-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Delete Apple ID (Apple Account): Step-by-Step Guide\">How to Delete Apple ID (Apple Account): Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs about Reset Apple ID Password<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: How to find an Apple ID password without resetting it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to Settings &gt; Passwords. Once confirm your identity, you can find your Apple account passwords here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q: What to do if I <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/fix-cant-sign-into-apple-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"can't sign into my Apple ID\">can&#8217;t sign into my Apple ID<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Account Recovery or change, or send an Activation Lock support request. Apart from that, you can also check out this guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/your-account-has-been-disabled-in-the-app-store-and-itunes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Your Account Has Been Disabled in the App Store and iTunes?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you have learned how to reset your Apple ID password. Select a solution and get your Apple ID back easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple ID is very essential to your Apple Store, iCloud, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":58793,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":58792,"cn":58795,"ja":58811,"ru":58821},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58792"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58792"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58792\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":63145,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58792\/revisions\/63145"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}