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Using app-specific passwords

App-specific passwords allow you to sign in to your account securely when you use third-party apps with your Apple ID.

App-specific passwords are passwords for your Apple ID that let you sign in to your account and securely access the information you store in iCloud from a third-party app. For example, use app-specific passwords with mail, contacts, and calendar services not provided by Apple. App-specific passwords maintain a high level of security and help ensure your Apple ID password won’t be collected or stored by any third-party apps you use.

If you are signed in to iCloud for Windows, you don’t need an app-specific password when using your Apple ID with third-party Microsoft apps.

To generate and use app-specific passwords, your Apple ID must be protected with two-factor authentication.

You also need an app-specific password for your devices that use Mac OS X Lion 10.7.5 and earlier or iOS 5 and earlier. If you don’t have devices that can be updated to iOS 9 or later or OS X El Capitan or later, you can set up two-step verification and generate app-specific passwords.

How to generate an app-specific password

1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
2. In the Security section, click Generate Password below App-Specific Passwords.
3. Follow the steps on your screen.

After you generate your app-specific password, enter or paste it into the password field of the app as you would normally.

How to manage app-specific passwords

At any given time, you can have up to 25 active app-specific passwords. If you need to, you can revoke passwords individually or all at once.

1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
2. In the Security section, click Edit.
3. In the App Specific Passwords section, click View History.
4. Click next to a password you want to delete, or Revoke All.

After you revoke a password, the app using that password will be signed out of your account until you generate a new password and sign in again.

Any time you change or reset your primary Apple ID password, all of your app-specific passwords are revoked automatically to protect the security of your account. You’ll need to generate new app-specific passwords for any apps that you want to continue using.

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Security and your Apple ID

Learn more about security and your Apple ID.

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. It includes the email address and password you use to sign in as well as the contact, payment, and security details you use across Apple services. Apple takes the privacy of your personal information very seriously and employs industry-standard practices to safeguard your Apple ID.

Here are some of the best practices you can follow to maximize the security of your account.

Use a strong password for your Apple ID

Apple policy requires you use strong passwords with your Apple ID. Your password must have eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. Apple also uses other password rules to make sure your password isn’t easy to guess.

If you aren’t sure if you have a strong password, visit your Apple ID account page to reset your password as soon as possible.

Make the answers to your security questions hard to guess

Apple uses security questions to provide you with a secondary method to identify yourself online or when contacting Apple Support. Security questions are designed to be memorable to you but hard for anyone else to guess. When used in conjunction with other identifying information, they help Apple verify that you are the person who is requesting access to your account. If you haven’t selected your security questions, visit your Apple ID account page to set them up.

Protect your account with two-factor authentication

Apple offers an improved security method called two-factor authentication that’s designed to ensure that you’re the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password. When you enter your Apple ID and password for the first time on a new device, we’ll ask you to verify your identity with a six-digit verification code. This code is displayed automatically on your other devices, or sent to a phone number you trust. Just enter the code to sign in and access your account on the new device. Never share your password or verification code with anyone else.

If you use iOS 11.3 or later on your iPhone, you might not need to enter a verification code. In some cases, your trusted phone number can be automatically verified in the background on your iPhone. It’s one less thing to do, and your account is still protected with two-factor authentication.

Two-factor authentication is built directly into iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple’s websites. You can use two-factor authentication with your Apple ID if you have a device that’s using the latest iOS or macOS, or if you have access to a web browser and a phone number. Two-factor authentication is the default security method for some new Apple IDs created on iOS 10.3 or later and macOS 10.12.4 or later.

If you don’t have devices that can be updated to iOS 9 or later, or OS X El Capitan or later, you can set up two-step verification for your Apple ID instead.

You need two-factor authentication to use certain features that require improved security.

Check for encryption and SSL

All web pages where you can view or change your Apple ID use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to protect your privacy. In Safari, look for in your browser when accessing your account at your Apple ID account page to know your session is fully encrypted and secure.

Employee privacy and security policies

In addition to strong passwords, encryption, and other technology, Apple has strict policies and procedures in place to prevent unauthorized access to your account. Without proof of your identity via a temporary Support PIN and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can’t help you perform any actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.

Other tips for keeping your account secure

Good online security requires a combination of practices by companies using Internet services and informed behavior by users. Below are some tips to follow to maximize your security when using your Apple ID and other online accounts.

• Always use a strong password.
• Never use your Apple ID password with other online accounts.
• Change your password regularly and avoid reusing old passwords.
• Choose security questions and answers that can’t be easily guessed. Your answers can even be nonsense as long as you can remember them. For example, Question: What is your favorite color? Answer: Mozart.

• If you abandon an email address or phone number associated with your Apple ID, be sure to update your Apple ID with current information as soon as possible.
• Set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID to add an extra layer of security to your account and eliminate the need for security questions.
• Avoid phishing scams. Don’t click links in suspicious email or text messages and never provide personal information on any website you aren’t certain is legitimate. Learn how to identify phishing attempts.
• Don’t share your Apple ID with other people, even family members.
• When using a public computer, always sign out when your session is complete to prevent other people from accessing your account.

Never provide your password, security questions, verification codes, recovery key, or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

If Apple Support needs to verify your identity, we might ask you to generate a temporary Support PIN. We’ll only ask for this information over the phone after you contact Apple Support for help.

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Change your Apple ID password

Follow these steps to change your Apple ID password.

On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch

1. Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
2. Tap Change Password.
   
3. Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password. Forgot your password?
4. Tap Change or Change Password.
5. Sign in with your new Apple ID password to access Apple features and services.

On your Mac

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Click Password & Security.
   
3. Click Change Password. Before you can reset your Apple ID password, you’ll be required to enter the password used to unlock your Mac.

On the web

1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com.
2. In the Sign-In and Security section, click Password.
   
3. Enter your current password, then enter a new password and confirm the new password. Forgot your password?
4. Click Change Password.
5. Sign in with your new Apple ID password to access Apple features and services.

Learn more about passwords and your Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime and more.

When you create a new password, keep the following in mind:

• Your new Apple ID password must contain at least eight characters, a number, an uppercase letter, and a lowercase letter.
• You can’t use spaces, the same character three times in a row, your Apple ID, or a password you’ve used in the last year.

FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.

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Sign in with your Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account that you use to access all Apple services and make all of your devices work together seamlessly. After you log in, you can use the App Store, iCloud, iMessage, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more.

Want to use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps or websites? Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.

Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Sign in on your Mac

Sign in on your Apple TV

Sign in on apps and other devices

Sign in on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Sign in to your [device].
   
3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

If you’re already signed in to iCloud on the iPhone paired with your Apple Watch, you will automatically be signed in to that Apple ID. Learn more about how to set up and sign in to your Apple Watch.

Sign in on your Mac

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
2. Click Sign In.
3. Enter your Apple ID and password.
4. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

Sign in on Apple TV

1. From the Home screen, choose Settings.
2. Then choose Users and Accounts and select Add New User…
3. Select Enter New…, then follow the on screen instructions.

If you use two-factor authentication on an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation), you might need to enter a verification code with your password. Learn how to get a verification code on your trusted device or sent to your trusted phone number.

Sign in on apps and other devices

You can use your Apple ID on some third-party devices to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more.

Depending on your device, you might need to use an app-specific password.

Sign in to use Apple Music, the Apple TV app, and more on your other devices

You can sign in to Apple Music on Android, or sign in to the Apple TV app on your smart TV or streaming device.

On your Windows PC, you can sign in to iTunes for Windows to buy movies and TV shows, or listen to songs on Apple Music.

Sign in to use iCloud on your other devices

On your Windows PC, you can set up and sign in to iCloud for Windows to access photos, documents, and more.

You can also sign in to iCloud.com from your browser. Learn which iCloud.com features are available on your device.

Use Sign in with Apple on third-party apps and websites

If you see a Sign in with Apple button on a participating third-party app or website, you can use your existing Apple ID to quickly set up an account and sign in. Learn how to use Sign in with Apple.

When you sign in to the App Store and other media services for the first time, you might need to add a credit card or other payment information. You can’t sign in to the App Store and other media services with more than one Apple ID at the same time, or update the content you buy with a different Apple ID. Depending on how you created your Apple ID, you might be prompted to upgrade to two-factor authentication on an eligible device.

Learn more

• To view and manage your Apple ID account details on the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com.
• Learn more about where you can use your Apple ID.
• Learn how to manage your subscriptions to services like Apple Music or Apple TV+.
• If you have multiple Apple IDs, you can’t merge them.

Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement. Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of third-party websites or products. Apple makes no representations regarding third-party website accuracy or reliability. Contact the vendor for additional information.

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