Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Apple ID. Click Password & Security. If you’re asked to enter your Apple ID password, click “Forgot Apple ID or password” and follow the onscreen instructions.
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How can I recover my Apple ID without phone number?
If you lost / can’t reach the trusted device or phone number associated with your Apple ID
- Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.
- On the Verify Your Identity screen, select “Can’t access your trusted devices?”
- In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key.
How do I re establish my Apple ID?
Create an Apple ID using the App Store on your device
- Open the App Store and tap the sign-in button .
- Tap Create New Apple ID.
- Follow the onscreen steps.
- Enter your credit card and billing information, then tap Next.
- Confirm your phone number.
Can I get my Apple ID verification code sent to my email?
You cannot. Two factor authentication relies on having a phone number or another Apple device in order to receive verification codes. You can add another trusted phone number if you choose as it doesn’t need to be an iPhone, just a phone that can receive text messages.
Is my Apple ID my email?
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 make a new one?
Answer: A: You cannot delete an Apple ID. But you can change an associated email address or create a new one.
How long does Apple ID recovery?
FYI, this recovery process can take as little as 3 hours. What makes it drag on is if your trusted phone number has changed since enabling 2FA, and you did not take the effort to to update your accunt. Also, if your method of payment has changed, including the CVV, and you do not update it in your Apple account.
How do I get a new Apple ID password?
Change your Apple ID password
- Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
- Tap Change Password.
- Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password.
- Tap Change or Change Password.
- Sign in with your new Apple ID password to access Apple features and services.
Is your Apple ID password the same as your email password?
Your iCloud email password and your Apple ID password are one and the same.
Can I use my Gmail account as my Apple ID?
Yes, Gmail works fine for Apple ID purposes. Basically, any email that you own, and are guaranteed to have access to for at least a few years is good to use to create an Apple ID. Just don’t use temporary email addresses, since you’ll have problems in the future.
Can you reuse a deleted Apple ID email?
Answer: A: You cannot. As explained when you requested the deletion, that act is permanent. That AppleID and email can never be used again with Apple as login credentials for Apple services.
How do I reset my Apple ID password without waiting?
Go to Apple’s IForgotAppleID website. Enter the username and use a recovery email or answer security questions to reset your password. If you use two-factor authentication, a Reset Password message appears on your trusted device. Follow the prompts to reset the password.
Why is Apple ID recovery taking so long?
Account recovery is an automated system, and it takes time because it uses that time to weed out any people who may be trying to compromise your account because they will not know the exact time the account recovery instructions will be sent.
Is Gmail and Apple ID the same?
Your Apple ID account is separate from your Gmail account, even if you are using your Gmail email address as your Apple ID email.
Are Apple ID and iCloud the same?
Apple ID’s – iTunes vs iCloud
An Apple ID is the email address you use as a login for just about everything you do with Apple, including using iCloud to store your content, buying songs from the iTunes Store, and downloading apps from the App Store. An iCloud account, iTunes account and Apple ID are all the same thing.
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.
Why is my Apple ID not available?
Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or PC has a strong Internet connection and that you’ve turned on cellular data on your iPhone or iPad by going to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data. If this setting is off, you might not be able to access your Apple ID and iCloud when not connected to a Wi-Fi network.