How do I reset or change my Apple ID account password?

The Apple ID is the personal account you use to access all Apple services , for example accessing iCloud, Apple Store or Music; Therefore, you may feel distressed or worried that you do not remember your ID password.

But don’t worry, it has happened to all of us and it is very easy to reset that password. If you have already created an Apple ID account , in this article you will learn how to reset or change my Apple ID account password? Very easy.

How to reset my Apple ID account password?

This method to reset the password is applicable on all Apple computers (Mac, iPad, iPhone and iPod)

1. Sign in to your Apple ID account .
2. Click the option that says Forgot Apple ID or password?
3. A new page will immediately open where you will see this question Are you having trouble logging in? Below is a box that asks you to enter your Apple ID, type your ID and click the “Continue” button .
4. Now you have to choose between three methods to be able to reset your password: «Answer security questions» (it is the fastest way to reset your password, but you must remember the answer you entered when you created your ID), «Email Authentication» or “Two-step verification”.
5. After selecting the method, click on «Next».

Remember that your ID is the email you registered as the primary when you created your Apple account.

• Email Authentication

1. If you choose the “Email” option, Apple will send you an email to the primary or ransom email address you registered when you created your account.
2. You will know that Apple has sent you the email; because the green check icon will appear next to the phrase “Email sent”.
3. Open your mail and find the message sent by Apple. If you do not see the mail in the Inbox or Spam repeat the process.
4. Open the email and click on the link that appears there.
5. The My Apple ID page will open, enter your new password and click “Reset Password.”

Remember that, in case you have forgotten your password, you have the option of being able to reset it through a few simple steps.

• Answer security questions

1. Check your date of birth and click “Next”.
2. Write the three answers to the security question and click “Next”.
3. Set your new password .
4. When you have reset your password, log in again and update the new password on all your Apple devices.

• Two-step verification

To use this method, you need to remember the recovery key (that’s the key you got when you enabled two-step verification) and have the device nearby.

1. Enter your recovery key , the one you obtained when you enabled two-step verification, and click “Next.”
2. You will receive a code on your trusted device , enter this code in the corresponding box.
3. Set a new password.

After resetting your password no matter what method you used you must log in using the new password; You must also set the new password on the other Apple devices.

How to change the password of my Apple ID account?

• From Mac or MacBook

1. Login to your account.
2. If you set up the two-step verification system, enter the code you received on your mobile.
3. Once inside your account, look for the “Security” section and select “Change password” .
4. To change the password you must enter the current password and the new password which must contain 8 characters, upper and lower case letters, even numbers.
5. To change the password, click on «Change password» .

• From iPad or iPhone

1. On your device, open the “Settings” option .
2. Click on the Apple ID section in that section you will see your username.
3. In the new window select “Password and security” .
4. Another window will open where you must click on «Change password» .
5. If you have two-step verification active, you must enter the code you received on your mobile.
6. Enter your current password and the new password which must contain 8 digits, uppercase and lowercase letters and numbers.
7. In the upper right corner click «Change» .

Changing or resetting your Apple ID is very simple, follow the steps above so that you continue to enjoy all the tools that Apple has made available to its users.