Change Your Apple Password on iPhone

To change your Apple Account password on an iPhone, open Settings, tap your name, choose Sign-In & Security, and tap Change Password. Follow the prompts and enter the iPhone passcode or other requested verification information before creating a new password.

What do you need before changing your Apple password?

Have the iPhone that is already signed in to your Apple Account. A trusted iPhone is a device Apple recognizes as connected to your account and can use to verify your identity.

You may need:

• The passcode used to unlock the iPhone
• Your current Apple Account password, if requested
• A working Wi-Fi or cellular data connection
• Access to a trusted phone number or another trusted device if Apple requests verification

The iPhone passcode and Apple Account password are different. The passcode unlocks the physical iPhone, while the Apple Account password protects services such as iCloud and the App Store.

How do you change your Apple password in iPhone Settings?

If you are asking “how do I change my Apple password on iPhone,” use the account controls built into Settings. Menu wording can vary slightly with the installed iOS version.

1. Open the Settings app on the trusted iPhone.
2. Tap your name at the top of Settings.
3. Tap Sign-In & Security.
4. Tap Change Password.
5. Enter the iPhone passcode or any other verification information Apple requests.
6. Enter the new Apple Account password, enter it again to confirm it, and follow the final on-screen prompt.

Choose a password that meets the requirements shown on the screen and is not easy for another person to guess. Do not share the password or a verification code with anyone.

How do you change a forgotten Apple password?

If you cannot remember the current Apple Account password but can unlock a trusted iPhone, begin in Settings using the same Change Password option. Apple may allow identity verification with the iPhone passcode instead of asking for the forgotten account password.

1. Open Settings and tap your name.
2. Select Sign-In & Security.
3. Tap Change Password.
4. Complete the identity checks shown by Apple.
5. Create and confirm the new password.

If Apple cannot verify the account immediately, follow the prompt to begin account recovery. Account recovery is Apple’s identity-checking process for restoring access when the usual sign-in or verification methods are unavailable.

Provide only information requested in the official Apple interface. Keep access to any phone number or email account Apple identifies during the process, and watch for recovery instructions. Do not restart recovery repeatedly unless Apple directs you to do so, because a new request may affect one already in progress.

How can you reset an Apple password without your trusted iPhone?

Without the usual trusted iPhone, use an official Apple recovery option. The available choice depends on which devices and verification methods remain accessible.

• On another trusted Apple device already signed in to the same Apple Account, open its account security settings and choose the password-change option.
• On a borrowed iPhone or iPad, open the Apple Support app and use its password-reset feature for a different Apple Account. Sign out of any temporary recovery screen when finished.
• Use Apple’s official password-reset process reached through {site}. Confirm that the page is operated by Apple before entering account details.
• If you have set up an account recovery contact, follow Apple’s on-screen instructions for using that contact’s recovery assistance.

A borrowed device does not need to stay signed in to your account. Never save your password on someone else’s device, and do not give another person your verification code or recovery information.

What should you do after changing your Apple password?

After changing an Apple Account password, some Apple services and devices may ask you to sign in again. Enter the new account password only in an Apple sign-in prompt that you opened yourself.

Check the following places:

• Other iPhones, iPads, and Macs using the Apple Account
• iCloud services that report a sign-in or synchronization problem
• Apple apps that display an account authentication message
• Non-Apple email or calendar apps connected to iCloud

Review the devices connected to the Apple Account by opening Settings, tapping your name, and scrolling through the device list. Select any device you do not recognize and review the information shown. Follow Apple’s prompts if the device should no longer have access.

What should you do when the Apple password will not change?

If the account name or Sign-In & Security controls are unavailable, confirm that the iPhone has a working connection. Restart Settings, install an available iOS update when practical, and check whether account changes are restricted by device management or Screen Time settings.

If verification fails, carefully recheck the Apple Account information and use a trusted number or device offered on the screen. A code can expire, so request a new code through the displayed Apple prompt rather than entering an older one repeatedly.

If you forgot the iPhone passcode, do not confuse passcode recovery with changing the Apple Account password. Use Apple’s official instructions for the specific passcode problem. Changing the Apple Account password does not replace or reveal the iPhone passcode.

If account recovery is pending, follow the status and instructions Apple provides. Recovery can involve a waiting period, and Apple determines when the identity checks are complete. Customer support cannot necessarily shorten or bypass that security process.

How do you contact Apple Support about password recovery?

If self-service recovery does not work, contact Apple Support through {site} or the Apple Support app. Choose the topic for Apple Account sign-in, password reset, or account recovery so the request reaches the appropriate support area.

Apple Support can explain official recovery steps and help identify the correct process. Support representatives cannot bypass identity verification, disclose an existing password, or guarantee when account recovery will finish. Never send a password, device passcode, or verification code in a message to someone claiming to provide support.