How to Change Your Apple ID Password on iPhone

To change your Apple ID password on an iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, choose Sign-In & Security, and tap Change Password. Enter the iPhone passcode or current account password if requested, then enter and confirm the new password.

Apple now calls an Apple ID an Apple Account, but the sign-in details and the password-change process remain the same.

What do you need before changing an Apple ID password?

Before you change an Apple ID password on an iPhone, have the following ready:

• The iPhone, unlocked and already signed in to the Apple Account you want to update.
• The passcode used to unlock that iPhone.
• The current Apple Account password, in case Apple asks for it.
• Access to a trusted phone number or trusted Apple device if two-factor authentication is required.

A trusted device is an Apple device that is already signed in to the account and can display verification codes. Changing a known password is different from recovering an account when the password has been forgotten. If you cannot verify your identity through the normal Settings process, use Apple’s password-reset or account-recovery process instead.

How do I change my Apple ID password on my iPhone?

The current menu path for how to change an Apple ID password on an iPhone is Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security > Change Password.

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name at the top of the screen.
3. Tap Sign-In & Security.
4. Tap Change Password.
5. Enter the passcode used to unlock the iPhone. If Apple instead asks for the current Apple Account password, enter it.
6. Type the new password in both password fields.
7. Tap Change or follow the final onscreen instruction.

These steps answer common searches such as “how do I change Apple ID password on iPhone” and “how to change my Apple ID password on my iPhone.” Changing the password does not change the email address or phone number used as the Apple ID. To change both an Apple ID and password on an iPhone, update the primary email address separately under Sign-In & Security.

What password can you use for an Apple ID?

An Apple Account password must contain at least eight characters, including uppercase and lowercase letters and at least one number. Apple also rejects some weak or commonly used passwords and passwords containing three or more identical characters in a row.

Use a password that is longer than the minimum and unique to the Apple Account. Reusing a password from email, banking, social media, or another account means that one exposed password could give someone access to several services. Do not share the password or an Apple verification code with anyone.

If the iPhone does not accept the new password, check every requirement, make sure both entries match exactly, and avoid a password that is too similar to one Apple previously rejected.

What if you do not remember the current Apple ID password?

If you forgot the Apple ID password, treat the task as a password reset rather than a routine password change. On a trusted iPhone, Apple may still let you use Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security > Change Password and verify your identity with the iPhone passcode.

If the iPhone is not signed in, choose the forgotten-password option shown on the Apple Account sign-in screen. If Apple cannot verify the account immediately, follow its account-recovery instructions. Account recovery is a security process used when the usual trusted-device or trusted-number checks are unavailable, and it may involve a waiting period.

Do not repeatedly guess the password or give account details to anyone claiming they can unlock the account. Apple’s own recovery process is the appropriate route for a forgotten password.

What happens after you change an Apple ID password?

After you change the Apple ID password on your iPhone, the new password applies to the Apple Account across Apple services. The iPhone used for the change may remain trusted, but other devices, browsers, or services can ask you to sign in again.

• Enter the new password when iCloud, the App Store, Messages, FaceTime, or another linked Apple service requests it.
• Use only the new password on other Apple devices and in supported Apple services.
• Complete a two-factor authentication prompt if Apple sends one to a trusted device or trusted phone number.
• Review any password-change notification from Apple. If you did not make the change, contact Apple immediately.

A verification code is a temporary code used with the password to confirm a sign-in. Never give that code to another person.

Why is the Apple ID password change screen missing or not working?

If the Change Password screen does not appear or the iPhone will not accept the new password, check these common causes:

• Different menu wording: Newer software uses Apple Account and Sign-In & Security. Older iOS versions may show Apple ID or Password & Security instead.
• No account name at the top of Settings: The iPhone is not currently signed in. Sign in or use the forgotten-password flow.
• Security delay: Stolen Device Protection can require a delay before critical security changes, particularly when the iPhone is away from a familiar location. Follow the timer and onscreen directions.
• Password rejected: Confirm that it meets Apple’s character rules, is not commonly used, and matches in both fields.
• Verification fails: Check that the trusted phone number is current and that another trusted device can receive prompts.
• Settings are unresponsive: Restart the iPhone, install an available iOS update, and try the menu path again.

When should you contact Apple Support about an Apple ID password?

Contact Apple Support when the trusted iPhone will not verify the account, the account is locked or disabled, the recovery options show information you do not recognize, or the password-change screen repeatedly fails after basic troubleshooting.

Apple Support is also the right source if you suspect someone else changed the password, added an unfamiliar trusted device, or altered the trusted phone number. Open {site} and choose the Apple Account support topic. Apple Support cannot bypass account security or shorten an account-recovery waiting period, but it can explain the official options available for the account.