An Apple ID, which is a combination of Apple's email address and password, is an essential part of connecting Apple-based services on iOS tablets, phones and computers. You'll need to enter your Apple ID password on your new Apple device, as well as purchases made in the App Store. You can change your Apple ID password on your iPhone. Apart from that, you can also reset the password if you forget it. However, keep in mind that changing your Apple ID password is not the same as changing your phone passcode.
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Method 1 of 2: Changing Apple ID Password
Step 1. Open the device settings menu ("Settings")
This menu is indicated by the gray gear icon which is usually displayed on the home screen.
Step 2. Swipe the screen and touch the “iTunes & App Stores” option
This option is right under the "iCloud" tab.
Step 3. Touch the “Apple ID” option at the top of the window
Step 4. Touch the “View Apple ID” option on the next window
After that, you will be asked to enter your Apple ID password.
Step 5. Enter your Apple ID password
Type in the same password as the entry you use to sign in to Apple services like iTunes and the App Store.
Step 6. Touch the “Apple ID” option at the top of the screen
You will be taken to the official Apple ID account page
Step 7. Sign in to your Apple ID account using your Apple ID email address and password
The information entered is the same as the information used to access iTunes and App store services.
Step 8. Touch " Go " on the keyboard to access the account
Step 9. Touch the “Security” tab
After that, a menu with security questions will load.
Step 10. Type the answers to the security questions in the appropriate fields
By answering the question, you can access the “Security” tab and from that tab, you can change the account password.
Step 11. Touch “Change Password” option
Step 12. Enter the current active password and the new password in the appropriate fields
You need to confirm the password entry by typing it twice in the fields provided.
Step 13. Touch "Change Password"
The password change process is complete.
Step 14. Update the Apple ID information on the Apple platform or service you are using
These services or platforms include phones, tablets, computers, iTunes, and the App Store.
Method 2 of 2: Reset Apple ID Password
Step 1. Go to the Apple ID account page
Use this method if you need to change a forgotten password. Click the link listed to access the Apple ID account page. If you can't remember your Apple ID password, you'll need to reset your entry from the official Apple ID website.
Step 2. Click the Forgot Apple ID or Password? " under the login fields.
Step 3. Enter your Apple ID email address in the field provided
Type in the address you use to sign in to your new Apple ID and Apple product page.
Step 4. Select the “Get an email” option
With this option, Apple will send you an email with a password reset link.
You can also enter the security question you set when you created your Apple ID
Step 5. Click "Continue" to complete the selection
A message with a password reset link will be sent to the email address registered with the Apple ID.
Step 6. Open the email account registered with your Apple ID
Step 7. Find and open the password reset message from Apple
Usually, the subject of the message reads "How to reset your Apple ID password".
Check the “Spam” folder (and the “Updates “folder in Gmail) if you don't see the message after a few minutes. Some email filters block or change the category of messages from Apple
Step 8. Click the "Reset now" link in the message
You will be taken to the Apple account reset page where you can enter the desired new password.
Step 9. Type in the new password twice
You need to do this to make sure the two entries typed match.
Step 10. Click "Reset password" to complete the process
Apple ID password has now been successfully changed!
Step 11. Update the Apple ID information on the platform or service you are using
These platforms and services include mobile phones, tablets, computers, iTunes and the App Store.
