You understand the importance of your Apple ID and password if you use Apple products. Without them, you are unable to use Apple services like iCloud, iMessage, and Apple Pay. To set up new Apple devices, such as any of the latest iPhone 16 or Apple Watch Series 10 models, you also need these valuable credentials.
You may not be able to use your device or any of Apple’s services if you have forgotten your Apple ID password (and don’t use a password manager) or if your account has been compromised. You might be able to get back in by changing your Apple ID password.
These are a few simple methods for changing your Apple ID password.
We’ll start by resetting your Apple ID password with your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. According to consumer data website Business of Apps, iPhones generate around half of Apple’s income. You may use the same steps to reset your iPhone’s Apple ID password on your iPad and Apple Watch. Here’s how.
1. Select Settings.
2. Near the top of the menu, tap your name.
3. Select Security & Sign-In.
4. Select “Change Password.”
Resetting your Mac device’s Apple ID password
Your MacBook or iMac can also be used to reset your Apple ID password. Here’s how.
1. Select System Settings after clicking the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen.
2. In the menu’s upper left corner, click your Apple ID.
3. Select Security & Sign-In.
4. Select “Change Password.”
To complete the password change, adhere to the on-screen instructions.
On a different device, reset your Apple ID password.
You will be prompted to sign into your Apple ID when configuring a new Apple device. Don’t worry if you can’t remember your password. Here’s how to change your password while it’s being set up.
1. Choose Forgot Apple ID or Password? whenever it appears during device setup.
2. Complete the setup procedure.
3. After everything is set up, choose an application or another choice that asks you to log in with your Apple ID.
You can choose Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. The above steps should be followed on your Mac.
Without an Apple device, changing your Apple ID password
You have a couple choices if you’ve stopped using Apple products but still need to sign in with your Apple ID. You have two options: use an Apple gadget in an Apple shop or borrow one from a friend or relative. However, the following instructions are not applicable to you. Alternatively, you can use this guide to modify your Apple ID password on a borrowed or in-store device.
1. Launch the Apple Support app. If it’s not on your borrowed device, you may download it from the App Store.
2. Choose Security & Sign-In.
3. Click on Reset Password for Apple ID.
4. Click “Get Started.”
5. Choose an alternative Apple ID.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions after entering your Apple ID.
7. Remember to log out after changing your password. You don’t want your profile to be accessible to anybody else.
Change your Apple ID password online.
You can reset your Apple ID password on Apple’s website if everything else fails. Apple cautions that this procedure may take longer than the other approaches on this list. Visit iforgot.apple.com, complete the directions, and your password will be reset if that’s your only choice.
It’s crucial to keep in mind that after changing your Apple ID password on one device, you’ll need to use your new password to access your other devices. Therefore, spare yourself the trouble and log back into everything while your new password is still fresh in your memory, rather than forgetting it in three days and going through this cycle again.
Here are some additional resources about Apple, including our iOS 18 cheat sheet, information about the iPhone 16 models, and all of the announcements made by the company at its September event.