How do you reset your Apple ID password if you forgot it?

If you can’t change or reset your password
  1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.
  2. Enter 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. …
  5. Follow the onscreen steps to reset your password.

What happens if you can’t reset your Apple ID?

What is account recovery? Account recovery is a process designed to get you back into your Apple ID account when you don’t have enough information to reset your password. For security reasons, it might take several days or longer before you can use your account again.

Is my Apple ID my email address?

When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It’s also the contact email address for your account. Be sure to check your email address regularly.

Can I delete my Apple ID and start again?

Deleting your Apple ID will also delete any content stored in your iCloud account and revoke your access to Apple services. You may instead choose to deactivate your account and then reactivate it at any time to restore access to your Apple ID and Apple services.

Can I use my Gmail account as Apple ID?

You can use any email address for a new Apple ID. You can also change an existing Apple ID from one third-party address to another, like from @hotmail.com to @gmail.com. However, if your existing Apple ID is an @icloud.com, @mac.com or @me.com address, you can’t change it to a third-party one.

Is Apple ID the same as Gmail account?

Your Apple ID account is separate from your Gmail account, even if you are using your Gmail email address as your Apple ID email.

Where do I find my Apple ID?

Go to Setting>[your name], you will find your Apple ID under your name. Go to Settings>[your name]>iTunes and App Stores. There is your Apple ID on the top. If you have already set up Facetime details, you could go to Settings>Facetime to find your Apple ID.

Which email is best for Apple ID?

We recommend iCloud, Google (Gmail or Google Apps) or Microsoft (Hotmail or Office 365) for Apple users. They are directly supported on all Apple equipment and most other platforms. And they support the modern email standards, which sync your inbox, sent and other folders on all your computers and devices.

What email does Apple use?

iCloud: About your @icloud.com, @me.com, and @mac.com email addresses. Depending on when you created your iCloud account, your iCloud email addresses and aliases may end with @icloud.com, @me.com, or @mac.com domains.

Do I need an Apple ID?

Do I really need an Apple ID? Yes. If you use an Apple device or want to use an Apple service like Apple TV+ or Apple Music, an Apple ID is required.

Is my Apple ID the same as my Apple password?

Your Apple ID is the key, in all senses, to everything from your iPhone, to iCloud, and your email. Since it’s different from the password you use to log in to your Mac, though, and since it’s also different to the passcode you use on your iOS device, you don’t type it in very often.

Should I use my email as Apple ID?

It is highly recommended that you tie an active, valid email address to your Apple ID. The Apple ID is your login for Apple services such as iTunes, App Store, iMessage, and FaceTime. By actually using an active email address for your Apple ID, you will receive important emails from Apple.

Should you use iCloud email for Apple ID?

iCloud and Apple I’d are two separate things. You need an Apple ID if you want to buy thing from the Apple online store. To sign up for the Apple ID, you can use any email address you wish. The only way to get an iCloud ID is from an Apple device.

What happens when you change your Apple ID password?

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. Enter your updated Apple ID and password.

Can you have 2 Apple IDs?

You can create as many as 3 Apple IDs on one iPhone. To make more than 3 Apple IDs, you have to use different iOS devices. You can also create Apple IDs using a Mac PC at hand. There are also limitations to how much you can switch between Apple IDs.

What does my Apple ID look like?

Open Settings and tap your name from the top. Just below your name and profile picture, you will see an email. This is your Apple ID.

Why does my old Apple ID still show up?

Answer: A: Try signing out of Settings/Your Name (scroll to the bottom) and then sign in with the new email address. If you have changed your ID, have you followed the steps in this article? Make sure you turn of Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID.

How often should you change your Apple ID password?

Security experts say it’s good to change these passwords every three months but it is up to you to decide if you are comfortable with this timeframe. If the computer is only used at home, then there’s no need to consider changing it.

Do I lose everything if I change my Apple ID?

If you simply intend to change your Apple ID, your data won’t go anywhere. But if you’re switching to another Apple ID, some data will be removed from your device. Although, you can always restore it if saved on iCloud.

Why has my Apple ID email not changed?

Go to Settings>iTunes & App Stores and sign off of the old account, then sign on with the new ID. Also, under Settings>iCloud, if the old ID is still signed on, then delete the iCloud account and sign back on with the new ID.