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How to Reset Your Apple Account Password

Losing access to your Apple account can feel like being locked out of your own digital house. Whether you’ve forgotten your password or just want to update it for security, here is the fastest way to get back in.

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Written by Kevin Marion


Security Note: Apple will never call you and ask for your password or verification codes. If someone does, hang up immediately! It's a scam!

1. Using Your Own Apple Device

If you are already signed into an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that you trust, this is the easiest route.

  • On iPhone/iPad:

    1. Go to Settings.

    2. Tap [Your Name] > Sign-In & Security.

    3. Tap Change Password.

    4. Enter your device passcode (the one you use to unlock your phone), then follow the prompts to create a new password.

  • On a Mac:

    1. Click the Apple Menu () > System Settings.

    2. Click [Your Name] > Sign-In & Security.

    3. Click Change Password and follow the instructions.

2. Using the Apple Support App (On a Friend's Device)

If you don't have access to your own device, you can use someone else’s without linking your data to their phone.

  1. Download or open the Apple Support app on a friend's iPhone or iPad.

  2. Scroll down to Support Tools and tap Reset Password.

  3. Tap Help someone else.

  4. Enter your Apple Account email address and follow the on-screen steps.

3. Using the Web (if you have no device)

If you are at a computer and don't have an Apple device handy:

  1. Go to iforgot.apple.com

  2. Enter your email or phone number associated with the account.

  3. Follow the prompts. Depending on your security settings, you may need to confirm a trusted phone number or answer security questions.

💡 Pro-Tips for Success

  • Check your Caps Lock: It sounds simple, but Apple passwords are case-sensitive.

  • Trusted Phone Numbers: If you use Two-Factor Authentication, make sure you have access to the phone number associated with your account to receive a verification code.

  • Account Recovery: If you can’t reset your password via the methods above, you may have to start Account Recovery. This is a last-resort automated process that can take several days to verify your identity.

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