You have entered up to four passwords in the system and cannot enter. In the meantime, you mentally check all the passwords of your accounts on social networks and the like but you can't find your iCloud password.
If this is your case, you are in front of the necessary information so that you can recover your iCloud password.
Apple and the importance of your ID
If you are a frequent iCloud user, you will know that your ID is an account that allows the use of Apple applications and services. This ID is what makes it easy for you to access each service, Thus, if you need to recover your iCloud password you will need to reset your ID first.
It is very important that you know what your password is. Cases such as deleting the content or the location of the device can be done remotely thanks to this information, do not forget it.
Procedure to reset your iCloud password
Now, let's go practice. Pay close attention to the following steps:
- What is the email that is registered in your DNI? You must have that information before you begin, since you will need it.
- Enter the iCloud website, look for the option to “Forgot your Apple ID or password” and click on it.
- The system will ask you to enter your identification. (If you have forgotten there is also an option).
- After entering your ID, you will see the option of change of password. You must click on it and then on the option continue.
- At this time, you need to enter your Apple ID and then click continue.
- Then you must complete the following field with your phone number:
- In the next step, you have 3 options, although we recommend that go to the bottom of the screen and click on the next option:
From here, the system will ask you to enter the password that should have come to the phone by SMS:
We almost got it. Now it's time to wait for the Apple technical team to contact us:
There are other variants that depending on the device from where we want to recover the password will appear as an option:
Recover your password using your personal security questions:
- Keep in mind that we are in step number 5 of process. You must select the option reset using security questions and click on it.
- Now, must provide the date of birth registered in the account and click.
- Then, the system will load the questions you have to answer. Enter your answers in the corresponding fields and press “following”.
- Then the option will appear for you to write your new password and your confirmation.
You want to recover your password through your email:
- Starting over from step number 5, if you choose this option select the link receive email for the system to send you an email immediately.
- Enter your email. The message should already be in the inbox, but check your spam folder. These emails are often received as SPAM.
- The email will provide you with a link containing a number of instructions. Click on it and follow them to the letter.
If you want to recover your password with verification of 2 Steps:
- Find the option of “Forgot your ID or password” on the apple page.
- You may be asked to enter your phone number To confirm your identity, then, enter it and follow the steps indicated.
- The system will ask you to enter your ID, do it and look for the option to recover password. Once i've done it, Click Next.
- Next you must enter your Key recovery.
- You have to select a reliable mobile device, since the system will send a code to the number you enter.
- Later, A blank field will appear for you to enter a New Password. Do it and click on the restore.
- The most recommended thing is that after this process you update the page and log in to your account with your new password..
What to do if none of these options worked?
It is not usual, but it may happen that without any of the options you can solve the problem of your password. If so, must proceed to contact Apple support team immediately.
They will be able to guide you and clarify why you cannot recover the password and they will tell you how to do it. Do not worry, These complications usually just spell a bad time and the Apple team is always ready to help..
Recommendations to facilitate the password reset process
- Before starting we suggest you have a good internet connection to make the process as smooth as possible. Otherwise, you run the risk that when an important part of the process arrives, the page "hangs" and you have to start over, wasting so much time.
- You must have clear information regarding emails, security questions and phone numbers. Thus, the process will be much faster and there will be no delays in terms of missing data.
- Please note that if you do not have access to a mobile device or do not keep the reset key, you will not be able to initiate the recovery of your account.
Practical tips
- Your bank account passwords, social media or emails are very sensitive information. To avoid being forgotten again, you should write them down somewhere they are totally safe, because there is a risk that other people use your personal passwords.
- When resetting the password, you should know that it will also depend on the level of security you have in your ID.
- Complications related to forgetting passwords are very common, thus, The Apple team has developed a highly efficient service so that users can Solve this problem in just a few minutes.
