It is a common problem to forget your password, and I'm sure we have come across the forgotten password a lot in everyday life. This time you forgot the iCloud password and you don't know where to find the "Forgot Password" link as usual..
What is iCloud password?
The iCloud password allows you to sign in to iCloud on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod. Your iCloud password protects the privacy of information, such as your family or personal photos, contacts, notes, documents, and more. If you forgot the iCloud password, you cannot access these files. Additionally, your password protects your ability to remotely locate or erase your device using Find My iPhone.
In most cases, the Apple ID and password used on iCloud will be the same as you use in the App Store. So if you remember your App Store password, please try it to sign in iCloud. If that fails, read and learn how to reset iCloud password..
Note: Generally speaking, your Apple ID is the ID of your iCloud account. In this case, resetting iCloud password means resetting Apple ID password.
Take the steps if you forgot iCloud password
We have three ways to reset iCloud password:
- Email authentication
- Answer security questions
- Two-step verification
No matter which method you are going to choose, you must first follow the steps below..
Step 1. Go to My Apple ID (appleid.apple.com) and select Forgot Apple ID or Password?
Step 2. Enter your Apple ID and click “Continue” . Then select one of the ways to reset iCloud password.
Method 1: Recover iCloud Password with Email Authentication
When you have entered the "Reset Password" page, you can choose the "Get Email" option . Then Apple will send instructions to your email address which is used as Apple ID.
Follow the direction on the email to reset or change the iCloud password.
Method 2: Reset iCloud Password by Answering Security Questions
You can also reset iCloud password using the security question.
Enter your date of birth> Continue> Answer the security question> choose a new password> Reset password .
Method 3: Recover iCloud Password with Two-Step Verification
If you are implementing two-step verification, you can use it to change or reset your password. You just need a recovery key and a trusted device. Follow these steps:
Step 1. Enter your recovery key.
Step 2. Choose a trusted device. Apple will send your device a verification code.
Step 3. Enter the verification code, then set a new password and select Reset Password.
By following the methods we have shared with you, you will be able to reset iCloud passcode in a matter of minutes. If you have any problem during the process, please leave your comments below.
