Critical for every iPhone, iPad or Mac user. Using this identifier, Apple determines the user's legal access to devices and services, and restoring it can be a very troublesome task.
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When registering an Apple ID for the first time, many users disregard Apple's data protection recommendations. In this case, a password is often set too simple (despite the mandatory presence of capital letters and numbers in it), and is forgotten in a fairly short time. As a result, the account often becomes easy prey for scammers who can gain access to confidential information, remotely block the device, etc. In this guide, we will briefly talk about how to change your Apple ID account password to a more complex one to avoid troubles in the future.
If you remember your Apple ID password
1 . You need to go to the Apple ID account management page, enter your login and password;
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. In chapter " Safety» select the item « Change password«;
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. Correctly answer two out of three control questions;
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. Enter the old and new passwords with confirmation.
If you have forgotten your password
1 . On the account management page, click the link “ Forgot your Apple ID or password?»
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. In the form that appears, you must indicate the E-mail to which your Apple ID is linked (you can view it on your mobile device in the “ Settings —> iTunes Store, App Store" or Settings —> iCloud);
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. Choose one of the two available options - recovery via E-mail or using security questions;
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. In the first case, you will receive an email with a link to a page with a form for entering a new Apple ID password. The letter may be in the Spam folder;
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. In the second case, you need to enter the date of birth specified during registration and answer two security questions, after which you can set a new Apple ID password.
Let's start with the fact that Apple ID is the email address specified when registering in the App Store or iTunes Store. You can find out how to create it in the article. And you, for various reasons, may need to change it.
Eg. A friend registered your Apple ID for your email, and you quarreled with him. Or the email service that had your Apple ID email no longer works. For such cases, there is a procedure for changing Apple ID. Quite simple at first glance. But in the process of writing the article and testing all possible options on myself, I encountered a number of problems. And they decided only after an hour of communication with specialists from Apple support. So, let's try to put everything on the shelves.
Which ID can be changed and which cannot?
One thing I would like to say right away is that if your primary Apple ID email address ends with @icloud.com, @me.com or @mac.com, then such IDs cannot be changed to another email address.
Such IDs are created when registering with iCloud. More details about. Currently you can only register in the @icloud.com domain. The me.com and mac.com addresses remain from the previous services and are no longer issued.
An account that cannot be changed is both good and bad:
- The bad thing is that this is another mailbox and needs to be remembered. And there are no more beautiful names left in iCloud.com domains for a long time.
- The good thing is that even if someone finds out your ID and password, they will not be able to take away your account by replacing the e-mail with their own. This is what anyone works on. We'll talk about security settings later.
Well, if your ID does not end with @icloud.com, @me.com, @mac.com, then you have the right to change it.
Change Apple ID via Apple website
3. Selecting the “Name, ID and email addresses” field. email", click the "Change" button next to the "Apple ID and primary email" section.
4. Enter a new email address.
5. Make sure the email address you entered is:
- is used by you regularly because this will be the primary address for your account;
- is a valid email address;
- not yet associated with another Apple ID of yours;
- does not end with @mac.com, @me.com or @icloud.com.
You will be asked to verify your email address to confirm that you have access to it and that it belongs to you.
A confirmation email will be sent to the new address. Once you receive the message, click the "Check Now" link and sign in to appleid.apple.com with your new Apple ID and password to complete verification.
Immediately after changing your Apple ID, you will not be able to log in with your old ID.
If you entered the new email for your Apple ID incorrectly
What happens if you incorrectly entered the e-mail address of the new ID. That mail confirmation will come to a non-existent address and you will not be able to confirm it.
At the same time, you will no longer be able to log in using your old ID.
If you know a new, unverified Apple ID, then log in using it at appleid.apple.com.
You will see a window like this. Your mailing address has not been verified. Click on "Change" and enter the correct e-mail information.
After which the procedure will be repeated with a confirmation letter sent to the specified postal address.
If you forgot your Apple ID
What happens if you incorrectly entered the e-mail address of the new ID and did not remember it. Well, you just made a mistaken letter somewhere, but you don’t know where. This is exactly what happened to me when I wrote this article. This is where the ambush lies. Because the mail confirmation will arrive at a non-existent address and you will not be able to receive it.
You will no longer be able to log in using your old ID. But you don’t know the new one.
There is only one way to solve this problem:
Call Apple Support +7 495 5809557 extension 4. Monday to Friday from 9 to 19:45.
I'll warn you right away.
They no longer have your old Apple ID in their database.
He disappears at the moment of change. But it can be found through the central support service, which must be contacted by a specialist from Russia. This takes about 20 minutes, so use a landline phone or Skype. You will then be asked to answer the security questions listed on your account. And if everything went well, they will tell you your new Apple ID. Knowing it, you can replace the postal address, as described in the paragraph above.
For this reason, I recommend using secret questions in your account that do not raise any doubts in your own mind. Also, link your device to your Apple ID by turning on Find My iPhone in iCloud. In this case, technical support specialists will be able to determine the ownership of the account by your iPhone number.
And further. Some issues can only be resolved by calling the Call Center. When communicating with the support service in person, you can even know what to say to the operator :)
Via the App Store app
You can change your Apple ID through the App Store. For this:
Via the Settings app
Apple ID or personal user account is a very useful thing. This identifier allows the iOS user to access all branded services - iCloud, App and iTunes Store, iMessage, etc. In other words, the absence of an Apple ID account significantly limits the capabilities of an Apple device, and most i-device owners, of course, understand this, and therefore create and use an Apple ID with pleasure.
However, if a user is going to sell his gadget, he must unlink the iOS device from his account, otherwise the new owner will face a lot of problems.
In this article, using an iPad as an example, we will tell you how the old owner can delete his account and the new owner can enter his Apple ID data instead.
The Apple ID is registered on the iPad in two places - the “iCloud” and “iTunes Store, App Store” sections. Both sections are located in the “Settings” menu of the device. In general, by and large, you can unlink your Apple ID only in the “iCloud” section, because only in this situation will you need to specify the account password. That is, delete the old user’s account from the “iTunes Store, App Store” section. and the new owner can change it to his own without knowing the identifier password.
However, we still recommend resetting your account in both sections, because if you leave it in the “iTunes Store, App Store” section, a new user will be able to find out your Apple ID, and although he can do little with it without a password, there is absolutely no need provide unnecessary information about yourself to unfamiliar people.
How to remove an account from the iCloud section?
But first of all, you need to reset your iCloud account. How to do this? Follow these simple instructions:
That's all! If the password is correct, deleting the old account will be successful and in the fields where your Apple ID data was previously indicated, the new owner will be able to add parameters for his account.
How do I change my account in the iTunes Store, App Store section?
In this situation, everything is even simpler. What are we doing:
That's all, now here too the new owner will be able to provide his Apple ID details.
What happens if you don't unlink your iPad from your Apple ID?
As you can see, changing and deleting an account on an iPad is very easy, and we strongly recommend that you do not forget to perform these simple steps before selling, because if you do not delete your account, things can take a very sad turn.
Let us repeat, you have every right not to be removed from the “iTunes Store, App Store” section. A new user can log out of the old account with the same success as the previous one and provide his data (a password is not required). But! When trying to update applications that were downloaded to a previous account, stores will request data from the PREVIOUS account. However, this is not such a problem, you can delete all applications downloaded using the old ID and download again using the new Apple ID.
Much more dire consequences threaten if the previous owner did not leave the “iCloud” section. It’s even worse if the new user did not immediately pay attention to this fact. It just left the "iTunes Store, App Store" section and decided that he would not use iCloud - just think, because backups can be created via a PC using iTunes.
But this very user needs to update iOS, or he wants to restore the device via iTunes, because the tablet, for example, began to fail. Every Apple user knows how the device update/restoration procedure ends - the device boots into initial setup mode and requires activation. Moreover, if the “Find iPad” option is enabled on the device, and it is turned on automatically when specifying the Apple ID in the “iCloud” section, the user needs the login and password of the account, and exactly the one specified in the cloud storage settings. In the situation we are considering, this section will contain the data of the previous owner, which the new user, of course, does not know.
There are three ways to bypass this screen - first, contact the previous owner and ask him to provide data and/or ask for a personal meeting at which he will unlink from his Apple ID. If the person is honest, and little time has passed since the purchase and the seller has not yet forgotten his data, he will help you.
If you cannot contact the previous owner, we offer you a second option - contacting Apple support. They will definitely help you if you can prove that the device belongs to you - a receipt and the box from the tablet will be very useful here.
And finally, the third way. You did not find the previous owner and you were unable to prove anything to the support service. In this situation, you can only contact various unofficial organizations that offer services to remove the activation lock. In this case, success is not guaranteed, but there is still no other way out.
Let's summarize
So, now you know how to delete an account on an iPad (however, the instructions are universal and will work for other Apple devices too), and most importantly, you understand the sad consequences that threaten a new user if the old one does not unlink his Apple ID. So we strongly recommend that sellers do not forget about this procedure, and buyers always check whether they have logged out of the old account, or even better, ask the seller for a receipt for the purchase of the iPad and its box.
Apple ID is a unique username that is required for everyone who is a potential customer of the iCloud service that Apple devices support. It should be noted that this platform is needed to make various purchases on the AppStore and iTunes Store. No less important is the fact that users of American gadgets using Apple ID can order products from the manufacturer online, and also contact Apple technical support, if necessary.
There may be several reasons why an iPhone owner wants to change his ID. Most often, users have to change their username after purchasing a used device, when the new owner simply does not know the unique name previously assigned to the gadget. Creating a new ID is not at all difficult; it is only important to remember a few fundamental subtleties, on which the success of the venture directly depends.
First of all, the iPhone or iPad consumer should know that you can change your Apple ID directly from the device, which significantly reduces the time spent on the procedure. The user does not need to additionally register on the manufacturer’s website. The data in the memory of your phone or tablet will not disappear anywhere; photos, contacts and previously installed applications will be saved. In addition, the owner's credit card is not required to create a new ID.
Quick Way to Change Username in Apple App
So, if the user of the device purchased a device that was previously used for its intended purpose and knows the ID of the previous owner, but wants to change the previous ID to his own in his iPhone, he should follow the instructions described below.
Some iPhone users may for a long time neglect their direct advantages, which lie in the ability to download and install new software products located in the AppStore on the gadget.
In order for the purchased device to bring not only joy, but also benefit, you should understand the principle of changing the username in the manufacturer’s program.
Create a new account
If, for example, there is a need to create an Apple ID for the first time on an iPhone 5s, the user must register by creating a new unique name in the developer program. When purchasing a new device, you should not neglect setting up your Apple ID, since it is of strategic importance.
Changing your account
If you need to change your previous Apple ID on your iPhone, you need to enter data that allows you to use iCloud services. Modern gadgets, in particular the iPhone, have at least two places where you can enter relevant data. Greater convenience for the user will be provided by going to the following address: Settings -> iCloud. After the application window opens, the previous account will most likely appear on the screen; if you do not know the existing password, no known trick will allow you to leave your account. In view of this circumstance, when purchasing a used gadget, it makes sense to ask the former owner for the password for the account, otherwise the new owner will not be able to change it in the future. If the password is known, you should scroll through the window that opens to the “Logout” button and click on it.
The third step to help you change your account is to register in the iCloud application. If, by luck, the field for entering data in iCloud turns out to be empty, you simply need to enter your personal data into it and click on the “Login” command. You should not wait for a lightning-fast response from the program, since checking a record can sometimes take more than a minute.
So, if you change the ID on your iPhone, you can get free access to such a modern “storage” of information as cloud storage. It is worth noting that iCloud reserves 5 GB for its users. Using iCloud, you can save copies of information blocks located on your iPhone. An important advantage is the ability to quickly synchronize any data, for example, contacts and calendars, between several standard devices that were created by the American manufacturer.
Among other things, those who decide to change their Apple ID on their iPhone will have access to a function that allows them to find their phone if it is lost or stolen. Activating this application is that very strategically important thing that will help the owner even remotely block the gadget, delete all personal data from it, and also track its location on the world map.
Benefits of the iCloud app
Once the user has managed to create or change an Apple ID on the iPhone, he will be able to unlimitedly use the iCloud service by purchasing goods in the iTunes Store and AppStore web stores. As described earlier, American-made phones and tablets have two places that require you to enter a personal account. After all the above steps have been completed, you should go back to the gadget settings and select the iTunes Store and AppStore programs. The instructions describing the second step of action will help you change everything; the user, again, will not need specialized passwords, he will only have to log out of his previous account and enter new credentials.
The manipulation performed allows you to change the previous account registered by the former owner to a new one, which the current owner of the device was able to create. Using the entered Apple ID, you can purchase goods in the iTunes Store and AppStore. It is important to know that purchases made will be registered and saved directly under your personal username. Thanks to this, a product purchased once will not have to be purchased several times in case of its loss, and applications for which the agreed amount will be paid will be constantly in the use of the owner.
In view of this circumstance, the user has the opportunity to enter in the iCloud program not only his own personal data, but also that of others. To some, this behavior may seem strange and illegal, because entering someone else’s username makes it possible to download for free everything that was previously purchased by the previous owner. Today, on the World Wide Web you can find many services that, for a certain fee (relatively small), allow everyone to use specialized general accounts, in particular, accounts that have an impressive database of various purchased programs.
Conclusion
Gadgets from the American manufacturer Apple attract users from all over the world with their popularity, capabilities and extensive functionality. Almost every modern person wants to own a world-famous device that provides its owner with a lot of opportunities and advantages. To enjoy all the delights of an iPhone or iPad developed by American software engineers, you can create a unique account, which should be on each device. As it became clear from the above material, creating or changing an ID is quite simple; it will require very little time and effort.
Everyone faces the need to change their Apple ID account password. Have you lost your old password or simply want to change it for security purposes - there are many ways to change and restore it from any device currently available to you.
Apple ID is a user account for Apple gadgets - iPhone, iPad and others. The account is cloud-based and is the same for all devices. Having received such an identifier, the device owner will be able to access the entire variety of opportunities that Apple provides. This is the AppStore application store, iCloud cloud storage of data and photos, and the iTunes content store.
A bank card is linked to your Apple ID to make payments, which means your account must be well protected. Even the most attentive and careful owner of a gadget is not insured against its loss or theft. Proper protection will help protect personal data and photos that an attacker cannot use against you.
In fact, ill-wishers will receive a useless piece of plastic, which will become your gadget without access to digital applications and data. This is why it is so important to choose a reliable password to the identifier to reduce the vulnerability of your devices. Originally posted by you password account may not be too complicated.
Professionals in the field of information technology also advise changing periodically, at least once a month. password on more complex, since technology does not stand still, and hackers develop many times faster. In order not to give them a chance to hack your account and take possession of your secret, it is better to change password.
How to change password Apple ID: methods and step-by-step instructions
What should he be like?
Before you change password, you should remember the general recommendations for its complexity. Don't neglect them. Don’t think that hackers are an imaginary threat and they will never get to you. Who knows, maybe at this very second they are picking up the key to your device. You can remember anyone password, so it's better make it more difficult.
Password requirements:
- The less in the password makes sense - the better. In no case should it coincide with your first name, last name, nickname, and should not be a real word, it’s just a set of letters.
- Make it at least 8 characters long, include mixed uppercase and lowercase letters and at least one number. You can use generators password online, them easy to find in a search engine.
- IN Spaces are not allowed in the password;
- Do not repeat the same characters in your password three times in a row;
- The password should not be the same as your Apple ID;
- Every password should be different from the previous one. You can't put those passwords that are already were on your account before.
Change on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via the App store application
This method is suitable for those who remember their old password. If you forgot it, you will need to answer a series of security questions or indicate your email, this is another method, read about it further. Change in the usual way you can password directly from your device, here are a few steps:
- Go to the AppStore application, go to your Apple ID account settings and find the change item password. You will be automatically redirected to the appropriate page.
- In the "Security" section, select "Edit password"
- Next, enter the current one first password, then new and repeat entering the new one so as not to make a mistake.
- Click "Edit" password».
- Now log in to your account with a new one password.
- Don't forget that on other devices you will also have to sign in to your account again with the changed password.
Now your gadgets are safe.
Change through iTunes Store settings
If you forgot your old one password and can’t get into your account, use the recovery option.
Restore by email
- Go to Settings iTunes Store, AppStore on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, click on Forgot Apple ID or password?»
- Next, a new iForgot service window will open, enter your Apple ID in it (the prompt in the input field will tell you this), then click the “Next” (“Go”) button.
- From two options, select: restore password by email. You will need access to your email account. After selecting the reset option, you will receive an email with recovery instructions and a “Reset now” link.
- Click on the link in the email and wait for the reset page to load in your browser password. Enter new password and confirmation new password. The passwords must match. Click "Reset" password».
- Within a few minutes, you will receive an email confirming a successful change again. password, and you will have to re-login to your account with new data.
Answers to security questions
If you are unable to log into your mailbox, a convenient option for you would be to answer security questions. Then in the “iTunes Store, AppStore Settings” section after clicking “Forgot Apple ID or password? and enter the identifier, select the “Answer security questions” option.
Changing your account profile
Another way to change password if you remember the old one or the entry is connected- is to change it in settings.
Change password using a computer (Windows, Mac OS)
Change password on a computer running Windows or MacOS, in general Something similar to changing it on the iPhone, iPad or iPod itself. The only difference is that you will have to do this through a regular browser.
If you remember the old one
- Launch an Internet browser on your personal computer (Safari or another for MacOS; Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Edge (Internet Explorer) for Windows).
- Type appleid.apple.com in your browser's address bar and go to this page.
- Next, enter your Apple ID and old password if you remember him. If not, go through the recovery procedure.
- In the "Security" section, select the "Edit" link password».
- Then you will have to answer security questions. Also, if your account uses two-factor authentication, you will need to keep your phone handy to receive a code on it to verify your identity. Enter the received code in the field on the change page password.
- Next, enter your old password and then twice new. In this case, your Apple ID account will be reset on all your devices, and you will need to log in with a new one password.
If you forgot the current one
- Open a browser on your computer or laptop (Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox).
- In the address bar, type iforgot.apple.com and press Enter to go to the page.
- In the reset window password please indicate your Apple ID (email address) and click Continue.
- Confirm your identity in one of four ways.
Recovery methods from PC
| Answer security questions | You'll need to remember the answers to the questions you set as security questions when you created your Apple ID. |
| Authenticate using your email address | You will receive a notification with a link to the specified address, click on it to reset password. |
| Enter your recovery key | The option is available with two-factor account authentication. When you connected it in the settings, you created a recovery key. When choosing this method, you will be asked to enter a key, and then a code will be sent to your device, which you need to enter in the browser. Only then can you reset password. |
| Confirm your phone number | The option is also only available to those who have activated two-step verification. You will be asked for a phone number and a code will be sent to it. Your gadget will receive a notification, after which you can reset password Apple ID. |
- Now specify a new one password and confirm it. Enter new password on all devices where you logged into your account.
Video: recovery password through PC
Advice: don't store password on computer in an open file. It will be much safer to write it down in a personal paper notebook. However, do not indicate what this is from password or indicate in the form of a code understandable only to you. This way, ill-wishers will not be able to use this information, even if they discover it.