[2025 Updated] How to Recover or Reset iCloud Password on iPhone/iPad?
"I saved all my important files, photos, and messages in iCloud, but I forgot my iCloud password. Is there a way to reset my iCloud password that I can try?"
- From Apple Support Community
For many people, forgetting their iCloud password is a common issue that prevents them from accessing their account. iCloud serves as the primary storage for important files on iPhones, iPads, and iPods, making it essential for syncing and backing up data. When you forget your iCloud password, the files stored there become locked, and you can't access them until you recall the password.
However, there's no need to panic! There are three methods to reset the iCloud password on your iPhone and iPad, allowing you to regain access to your account and recover your important data, even if you can't remember the original passcode.
Part 1: Before You Recover Your Forgotten iCloud Password
1: Steps to Ensure Successful iCloud Password Recovery
Before you start the password recovery process, take a moment to go through this quick checklist to ensure everything goes smoothly:
- Double-Check Your iCloud Account: Make sure you're trying to log into the right iCloud account.
- Remember Case Sensitivity: iCloud passwords are case-sensitive, so be sure you're entering it exactly as you set it, paying attention to capitalization.
- Apple ID Password: Your iCloud and Apple ID passwords are the same. Try using your Apple ID password if you're having trouble with iCloud.
- Review Your Email: Apple may send notifications if there were attempts to disable your iCloud account. Check your inbox for any messages from Apple.
By following these simple steps, you can avoid common mistakes and make the recovery process much easier.
2: Back up Data without iCloud Account
If you're concerned that any reset actions might put your phone data at risk of loss, backing up in advance is always a smart move. MobiKin Assistant for iOS (Win & Mac) allows you to back up your iPhone or iPad data to your computer or any external hard drive with just one click or selectively, all without needing the iCloud password. Then, when you need to restore your data, you can easily and safely restore the backup to your device without any loss.
What Can MobiKin Assistant for iOS Do for You?
- Backup and restore iOS data without needing an iCloud password or Apple ID.
- Transfer data between iOS devices and computers quickly and seamlessly.
- Backup iPhone/iPad data to your PC or external hard drive with ease.
- Restore your data from backup to iPhone/iPad without data loss.
- Transfer and manage contacts, messages, photos, videos, and other files.
- Manage iOS data directly without relying on iTunes or iCloud.
Here is how to backup iPhone/iPad data with this tool:
Step 1: Download and install the software on your computer. Connect your iPhone to the PC with a USB cable. The program will automatically detect your iPhone. Tap "Trust" on your iPhone and click "Continue" to complete the connection.
Step 2: One-click Backup: Click on the "Super Toolbox" button in the navigation bar, then select "iTunes Backup & Restore." Choose your device, then click "Backup" to start backing up all your device data to any location on your computer.
Step 3: Selective Backup: You can also choose specific file types in the left pane. Check the data you want to back up, then click the "Export" button to save them to your computer.
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Part 2: Change Your iCloud Password by Using Email Authentication
If you forget the password of iCloud, you can go to choose to reset password by sending an email. To achieve that, you can:
- Go to "My Apple ID". On the interface of this page, you will see the option "Forgot Apple ID or password?" at the bottom. Just click on it to begin the resetting process.
- Enter your Apple ID and tap "Continue" to go to the next page.
- Click on "I need to reset my password" on this page and elect "Continue". Then you will receive an official email from Apple containing password reset link.
- Click on the link and select "Reset Now" to reset the password.
Now you can enter your iCloud by using the new key and remember to write down the new password this time.
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Part 3: Answering Security Questions to Reset iCloud Passcode
In fact, we have set some security questions when we first setting passcode for iCloud to secure the safety of the account. So, if you do not want wait for the email or do not remember the password of email as well, you can select to reset the password by answering the security questions. But by using this method, you must make sure that you remember the answer of the problems.
- Head on to My Apple ID as well and select "Forgot Apple ID or password". But this time, you need to choose "Answer security questions" option.
- Enter your birthday and click on Continue" and "Answer the security question".
- After finishing the answer, you can set a new password and use the new one to sign in your iCloud.
Part 4: Recover iCloud Password with Two-factor Authentication
If you have ever set up two-factor authentication to protect your accounts, you can use it to reset the iCloud password here. This method will ask you to provide the trusted phone number so that you can get a security code from Apple. Let's learn how to do!
- Navigate to iforgot.apple.com and enter your Recovery Key.
- Click on "Continue" and input the phone number of your trusted device and Apple will send you a verification code.
- Enter the four-digit verification code and then set a new password and select "Reset Password".
You can reset or change your password on your trusted iPhone if you forget the passcode of iCloud 2-step verification. You can:
Go to "Settings" > "iCloud" > Apple ID > "Password & Security" to set a new one. (How to Create a New Apple ID and Transfer Everything?)
Part 5: Reset iCloud Password on a Trusted Device
If you've forgotten your iCloud password, don't panic! You can easily reset it directly from your iPhone or iPad.
1. Open the "Settings" app and tap on "iCloud".
2. Enter your email address and select "Forgot Apple ID or Password?".
3. Now, you have two options:
- If you only forgot the password, enter your Apple ID and tap "Next".
- If you've forgotten both your Apple ID and password, select "Forgot Apple ID", then enter your email and name to retrieve your Apple ID. If you're unable to retrieve your Apple ID, you can try resetting your iPhone without it.
4. You'll be prompted to answer the security questions you previously set up. Answer them to proceed.
5. Finally, you'll be able to reset your password.
Summary:
After reading this article, you'll discover how simple it is to reset your iCloud password. Whether you're doing it through your iPhone settings, Apple's "My Apple ID" page, or by enabling two-factor authentication, this guide makes the process straightforward. If you tend to forget your password often, MobiKin Assistant for iOS can help you keep your important files secure. Even better, it's fully compatible with the latest iPhone 17, so you won't have to worry about losing valuable data if you forget your iCloud password.
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