Change your apple id and password

If you’ve forgotten your Apple ID password

If you have issues when you try to sign in with your Apple ID password, use these steps to reset it and regain access to your account.

Use your own device to reset your password

Follow the steps below to reset your password from any trusted iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch or Mac.

On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple Watch with watchOS 8 or later

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap [your name] > Password & Security > Change Password.
   
3. If you’re signed into iCloud and have a passcode enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the passcode for your device.
4. Follow the onscreen steps to update your password.

On your Mac with macOS Catalina or later

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Click Password & Security. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password, click «Forgot Apple ID or password» and follow the onscreen instructions. You can skip the final step below.
   
3. Click Change Password, then enter the password you use to unlock your Mac.

Use a trusted phone number, trusted email address, recovery key or account recovery contact

• In some cases, you may be able to reset your password using a trusted phone number and trusted email address.
• If you’re using a recovery key for account security, you can use it to help you reset your password on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Find out more about using a recovery key.
• If you’ve already set up an account recovery contact, your account recovery contact can help you reset your password on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Find out more about using an account recovery contact.

Use someone else’s device to reset your password

You can reset your Apple ID password on a friend or family member’s iPhone, iPad or iPod touch using the Apple Support app or the Find My iPhone app. You can also visit an Apple Store and ask to use a device on site.

Use the Apple Support app

Ask your friend or family member to open the App Store and download the Apple Support app on their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. Can’t download the Apple Support app?

Then open the Apple Support app and follow these steps:

1. Under Topics, tap Passwords & Security.
2. Tap Reset Apple ID password.
3. Tap Get Started, then tap «A different Apple ID».
4. Enter the Apple ID that you need to reset the password for.
5. Tap Next, then follow the steps on your screen until you receive confirmation that your Apple ID password is changed.

Any information that you enter will not be stored on the device.

Use the Find My iPhone app

If your friend or family member’s device is using iOS 9 to iOS 12 and the Apple Support app can’t be downloaded, use the Find My iPhone app instead.

1. Open the Find My iPhone app.
2. When a Sign In screen appears, make sure the Apple ID field is empty. If you see someone else’s user name, erase it.
3. Tap Forgot Apple ID or Password, then follow the onscreen steps.

Don’t see a Sign In screen? Tap Sign Out. After you sign out, make sure the Apple ID field is empty. Then tap Forgot Apple ID or Password, and follow the onscreen steps.

If you’ve tried the previous steps or live in a country or region where the Apple Support app is not available, you can still reset your password and regain access to your account by using account recovery. In some cases, you may have the option to speed up the account recovery process or reset your password immediately by verifying a six-digit code that is sent to your primary email address. Find out more about account recovery .

If you can’t change or reset your password

If you’ve tried the previous steps and have been unable to change or reset your password, try following these steps instead.

1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID. Have you forgotten your Apple ID?
3. Select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
4. Choose to answer your security questions, receive an email or enter your recovery key.* Find out what to do if you haven’t received your verification or reset email.
5. Follow the onscreen steps to reset your password.

After you reset your password, you’ll be asked to sign in again with your new password. You also might need to update your password in Settings on your devices.

* If you permanently lost your Recovery Key or access to your trusted device, you can’t change your password.

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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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What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

After you change your Apple ID or password, you might need to update your sign-in information with any Apple services that you’re using.

Use the list below to make sure that each store or service is using your updated sign-in information. You can use these steps to sign in on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC, and Apple TV.

In some cases, you don’t need to update your Apple ID or password on your device until the next time you’re asked to sign in to the store or service. But if you’re using services to share information or communicate with others, you should update your Apple ID or password immediately.

Apple Developer Programs

Nothing needs to be done. Within 24 hours of changing your Apple ID or password, the change automatically updates for Apple’s developer programs.

Apple Online Store

Update your Apple ID and password on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and PC.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If you’re using iOS 10.3 or later, go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.

• If you’re signed out, enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out. Then enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, or Windows PC

1. Go to the Apple website.
2. Click , then click Account.
3. In the Account Settings section, click Apple ID and password.
4. Enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Apple Retail Store services

When you make a Genius Bar, Workshop, Business, or Joint Venture reservation, you’ll be asked to sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Apple Support website and Apple Support Communities

• If you’re signed out, enter your updated Apple ID and password the next time you use a feature of the site that requires you to sign in. For example, you’ll be asked to sign in to view an open case.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, click Sign Out, then click Sign Out again to confirm. The next time you use a feature of the site that requires you to sign in, enter your updated Apple ID and password.

• If you’re signed out, click Sign in and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, click Sign out, then click Sign in and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

FaceTime

Update your Apple ID and password on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Go to Settings > FaceTime.

• If you’re signed out on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap «Use your Apple ID for FaceTime» and enter your updated Apple ID and password. On your iPad, just enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out. On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap «Use your Apple ID for FaceTime» and enter your updated Apple ID and password to sign in. On your iPad, just enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later

1. Open the FaceTime app.
2. Select FaceTime > Preferences.
   • If you’re signed out, enter your updated Apple ID and password.
   • If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, select your Apple ID, click Sign Out. Then click Sign Out again when asked to confirm, and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

iCloud

Update your Apple ID and password on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, PC, and Apple TV.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If you’re using iOS 10.3 or later, go to Settings > [your name]. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iCloud.

• If you’re signed out, enter your updated Apple ID and password. The data in iCloud will automatically appear on your device after you sign in.
• If you’re still signed in with your previous Apple ID:
  1. Scroll down and tap Sign Out, then follow the onscreen steps. You might need to enter your password. Your data will remain in iCloud and will be updated on your device when you sign in to iCloud again.
  2. Enter your updated Apple ID and password.

If you updated your Apple ID email address* before signing out of iCloud, and your device repeatedly asks for the password to your previous Apple ID, you can temporarily change your Apple ID to sign in.

If you’re using macOS Catalina, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, click Apple ID, then click iCloud. If you’re using macOS Mojave or earlier, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click iCloud.

• If you’re signed out, enter your updated Apple ID and password to sign in. The data in iCloud will automatically appear on your device after you sign in.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID:
  1. Click Sign Out. Depending on what iCloud options are turned on, you’ll be asked if you want to make copies or delete iCloud data (Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Bookmarks, Photo Stream) from your Mac. Your data will remain in iCloud and will be updated on your device when you sign in to iCloud again.
  2. Enter your updated Apple ID and password to sign in.

Windows PC

Open iCloud for Windows and click Sign Out.

• If you’re signed out, sign in with your updated Apple ID and password. The data in iCloud will automatically appear on your device after you sign in.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID:
  1. Click Sign Out. Depending on what iCloud options are turned on, you’ll be asked if you want to make copies or delete iCloud data (Contacts, Calendar, Reminders, Bookmarks, Photo Stream) from your PC. Click Delete. Your data will remain in iCloud and will be updated on your device when you sign in to iCloud again.
  2. Sign in with your updated Apple ID and password.

Apple TV

To play content from your Mac or PC on an Apple TV HD, go to Settings > Accounts > iCloud. On Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier) go to Settings > iCloud.

• If you’re signed out, choose Sign In. You’ll be asked to sign in with the Apple ID that you entered for the iTunes Store. If you use the same Apple ID for iCloud and the iTunes Store, choose Yes.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, choose Sign Out, then choose Sign In. You’ll be asked to sign in with the Apple ID that you entered for the iTunes Store. If you use the same Apple ID for iCloud and the iTunes Store, choose Yes.

App Store, Books Store, and iTunes Store

Update your Apple ID and password on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, or Windows PC. On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, iTunes includes iTunes Genius, iTunes Home Sharing, iTunes Match, iTunes Store, and iTunes U. On a Mac with macOS Catalina, open Apple Music, Apple TV, or Apple Podcasts instead of iTunes.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

If you’re using iOS 10.3 or later, go to Settings > [your name] > iTunes & App Store. If you’re using iOS 10.2 or earlier, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.

• If you’re signed out, enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out. Then enter your updated Apple ID and password.

On a Mac with macOS Catalina, open Apple Music, Apple TV, or Apple Podcasts.

• If you’re signed out, select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, select Account > Sign Out, then select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

On a Mac with macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes.

• If you’re signed out, select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, select Account > Sign Out, then select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Open Apple Books.

• If you’re signed out, choose Store > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, choose Store > Sign Out, then choose Store > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Open the App Store.

• If you’re signed out, click Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, choose Store > Sign Out, then click Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Apple TV

On Apple TV HD, go to Settings > Accounts > iTunes and App Store. On Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier), go to Settings > iTunes Store.

• If you’re signed out, choose Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, choose Sign Out, then choose Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

For Home Sharing on Apple TV HD, go to Settings > Accounts > Home Sharing. On Apple TV (3rd generation or earlier), go to Settings > Computers. Then choose Turn Off Home Sharing. When you’re asked to confirm, choose Turn Off. Then choose Turn On Home Sharing, and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Smart TV or streaming media device

Open Apple Music, Apple TV, or Apple Podcasts.

• If you’re signed out, choose Settings, then select Account > Sign In.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, choose Settings, select Account > Sign Out, then choose Settings, select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Windows PC

• If you’re signed out, select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, select Account > Sign Out, then select Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Jobs at Apple

Go to Jobs at Apple and click My Profile.

• If you’re signed out, click Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, click Sign Out, then click Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Messages

After you update your Apple ID, your friends will receive new messages from your updated Apple ID. Old messages aren’t removed.

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

Go to Settings > Messages, then tap Send & Receive.

• If you’re signed out on your iPhone or iPod touch, tap «Use your Apple ID for iMessage» then enter your updated Apple ID and password. On your iPad, just enter your updated Apple ID or password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out. On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap «Use your Apple ID for iMessage» and enter your updated Apple ID or password. On your iPad, just enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later

Open the Messages app, select Messages > Preferences, click the Accounts tab, then select your Apple ID from the list of accounts.

• If you’re signed out, sign in with your updated Apple ID and password.
• If you’re signed in with your previous Apple ID, click Sign Out, then click Sign Out again when asked to confirm. Sign in with your updated Apple ID and password.

Volume Purchase Program

If you changed your Apple ID or password and you’re in the Volume Purchase Program, contact Apple Support for help. Changing your Apple ID or password will prevent you from signing in to your purchasing account, making purchases, and accessing previous purchases.

FaceTime isn’t available in all countries or regions.

* In China mainland and India, you can use your phone number as your Apple ID.

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