how to reset apple id password

To reset your Apple ID (now called Apple Account) password, you have several options depending on the device you have access to:

Reset Password on a Trusted Apple Device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro,

Apple Watch)

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap your name at the top.
3. Select Sign-In & Security.
4. Tap Change Password.
5. Enter your device passcode when prompted.
6. Enter a new password and confirm it.
7. Tap Change to confirm.

If stolen device protection is enabled, you might need to wait up to one hour before using Face ID or passcode to reset the password

Reset Password on a Mac

1. Click the Apple menu and choose System Settings.
2. Click your name, then Sign-In & Security.
3. Click Change Password.
4. Enter your Mac's password when prompted.
5. Enter and confirm your new Apple ID password.
6. Click Change Password to confirm

Reset Password During Device Setup

If setting up a new Apple device and you are not signed in, select Forgot password or don’t have an Apple Account? on the sign-in screen and follow the instructions

Reset Password Using the Web (if you don’t have a trusted device)

1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID email or phone number.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions, which may include entering a verification code sent to your trusted phone number.
4. Choose to reset your password using a trusted device or recovery key.
5. Enter and confirm your new password

Additional Options

• If you have set up account recovery contacts, they can provide a recovery code to help reset your password

• You can also use the Apple Support app on a borrowed device to reset your password by selecting “Help Someone Else” and following the prompts

If you still face issues, Apple recommends visiting the official support page or using the iForgot website for guided help

. This process requires you to have two-factor authentication enabled and access to a trusted device or recovery information to verify your identity securely.