Any user’s Apple ID is the passkey to numerous services such as FaceTime, App Store, iCloud, Apple Pay, and more on all the connected Apple devices. Being logged into your Apple ID, you can access Apple’s ecosystem without any hassle and the requirement for multiple logins.

Hence, an Apple ID is a great asset if you have invested in the Apple ecosystem. However, losing access to your Apple ID can detach you from all your paid subscriptions in the Apple ecosystem. Well, that’s not the end of the world as you can restore your Apple ID and resume your experience with different Apple services.

Let’s see how you can get your Apple ID back.

1. Use Your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch

Forgetting your Apple ID password is very common among users. That’s why Apple has made an easy but secure resetting process, especially for Apple mobile and wearable devices such as iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. According to MacBook repair Dubai experts, here’s how you can reset your Appl ID on an iOS or iPadOS device:

• Navigate to the grey-gear icon or Settings from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. Tap on it.
• Once Settings opens up, tap on your name from the top of your screen.
• Next, tap on Password & Security followed by Change Password.
• After that, provide your passcode.
• Now, you will be prompted to enter a new password and confirm your input. According to Apple guidelines for passwords, the Apple ID password should be at least 8 characters long. Additionally, the password should contain an uppercase letter and a lowercase letter along with a number.
• After you verify the Apple ID password, opt for the Change option from the upper right corner of the screen.

By now, your Apple ID password should be reset. 

2. Through a Brand-New Apple Device

Have you forgotten an Apple ID password and you want to use it on a new Apple device? Don’t worry as a MacBook repair in Dubai has confirmed that you can reset the Apple ID and incorporate it into your new Apple device without any tantrums.

Here’s how to reset an Apple ID on a new Apple device such as an iPhone or iPad:

• While setting up your new Apple device, tap on the ‘Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID’ option from the Apple ID sign-in page.
• However, you can skip this for now and go to Settings later. Tap on your name or profile and select ‘Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID’. 
• After that, you can proceed with the on-screen instructions to reset the Apple ID password.

If it’s a new MacBook or Mac desktop, then the process is a bit different. MacBook repair services Dubai pros recommend the following steps:

• Click on the Apple logo from the top-left corner of the Mac screen.
• Next, select System Preferences or System Settings, based on your macOS version.
• Hit the option that says, ‘Sign In with your Apple ID’.
• Because you don’t remember the password of the Apple ID, you need to click on ‘Forgot Apple ID or Password’.
• Make sure you provide the Apple ID and follow all the on-screen instructions to finish the reset.

3. Reset Your Apple ID Using a Mac

Mac computers allow users to reset the forgotten Apple ID password just like you did it on an iPhone or iPad. Let’s check the streamlined process shared by the MacBook repair service near me:

• Begin by clicking the Apple menu and selecting System Preferences or System Settings.
• Notice your name at the top-left corner of the sidebar and click on it.
• After that, tap on Password & Security.
• Hit the ‘Change Password’ option from the top corner right below your Apple ID.
• Afterwards, provide your Mac password and set a new password for your Apple ID.

Make sure you go through all the on-screen guidelines for a successful Apple ID reset.

4. Utilise the Apple Support Application

Have you lost your Apple device? You might be anxious about your Apple ID and iCloud account data. Fortunately, you can access the Apple Support app on your friend or family member’s Apple device and change the current password. Thus, your Apple ID data will remain safe and uncompromised.

According to a MacBook repair service in Dubai, you can reset your Apple ID password and restrict trespassers in the following steps:

• Launch the Apple Support application on the Apple device you’re currently using. Otherwise, you should install the app from the App Store.
• Once you have launched the app, tap on Support Tools.
• After that, tap on Reset Password.
• Select the option that says, ‘Help Someone Else’.
• Next, provide the Apple ID that you want to reset for security purposes.
• Tap on the Next option from the upper-right corner of the screen.

Now, all you have to do is follow the on-screen instructions to reset your Apple ID password so that nobody else can benefit from your data.

5. Use a Web Browser

Are you still unable to reset your Apple ID and access your privileges? Try Apple’s dedicated website to reset the Apple ID password. However, the Laptop repair Dubai pros warn us about the catch of this method. The process can take longer than other methods to get effective.

On the other hand, it can be your only resort if the above-mentioned methods don’t help you reset the Apple ID on Apple devices. Open a web browser on your mobile device and enter the following address: iforgot.apple.com.

Once you enter the website, follow all the on-screen instructions. The process may take longer but your job will be done. However, make sure you remember the Apple ID password as you will require it to sign into the Apple account using other devices. So, log back into your Apple account as long as the password is fresh in your mind.

6. Try Resetting Your Apple ID with an Android Device

Is it possible to reset your Apple ID using an Android smartphone or tablet? As confirmed by MacBook repair services in Dubai, you can change the iCloud password on any Android device. The process will be much easier for those who haven’t enabled two-factor authentication.

For example, you need to reset your Apple ID through email and answer a couple of security questions to restore access to your Apple ID. If your Apple device was on macOS 10.15.4, iOS 13.4, iPadOS 13.4, or later when you were setting the Apple ID, your device must have the two-factor authentication enabled automatically.

If your device doesn’t have the two-factor authentication enabled, you can use the iforgot.apple.com web address along with the following steps:

• Open a web browser on your Android mobile device.
• Next, enter iforgot.apple.com.
• Additionally, you have to provide the characters you see on the display.
• After that, opt for the Continue option.
• Now, you will get 2 options to proceed with:
  • Use your email address
  • Answer your security questions
• If you choose your email address or ‘Get an email’, check the email account and input the verification code. Then, click the Continue button. If you choose security questions, answer those security questions that appear on the screen. After that, click the Continue button.
• The screen should prompt you to enter the new  Apple ID password. Verify your input and tap on Reset Password.

What if the Two-Factor Authentication is Enabled?

MacBook repair in Dubai recommends enabling two-factor authentication for security purposes. So, you might have considered an extra layer of protection with two-factor authentication. For example, you need to provide your phone and other device numbers to make sure of your identity.

Here’s how you can change the Apple ID password if you enabled two-factor authentication:

• Navigate to the iforgot.apple.com webpage via any web browser.
• After that, submit your Apple ID along with the characters that appear on the screen.
• Opt for the Continue button, thereafter.
• Next, confirm the trusted phone number. You need to enter the phone number and click the Continue button.
• A screen will appear that will say, ‘Look for notification on your devices’. Check the phone with the trusted phone number you provided.
• On the trusted device, you need to tap the Reset Password notification followed by Allow.
• Ensure that you enter the device passcode correctly.
• Now, provide the new Apple ID password and verify it.
• Tap on Next to change the iCloud password.

What Else Can You Do to Recover Your Apple ID Password?

MacBook repair Dubai experts recommend the use of Account Recovery as the last resort if none of the above methods works. However, this process can take several days to reset your Apple ID or iCloud password. You can turn off other devices to boost up the process.

Once you enter the iforgot.apple.com and provide the Apple ID, choose ‘Unable to access your iPhone?’. Then, follow the on-screen guidelines appropriately to reset your Apple ID. You can also add some Recovery Keys or Recovery Contacts to speed up the process.