How to Change Apple ID Password in a Few Easy Steps
How to Change Apple ID Password in a Few Easy Steps
How do you change your Apple ID password? It’s easy! Here’s how to change your Apple ID password and keep your information secure.
The first thing you need to do if you want to change your Apple ID password makes sure that you actually need to change it, as there are plenty of cases where the default password will be just fine.
For example, if you haven’t set up an iCloud account on any of your devices, then you don’t really need to bother with changing your Apple ID password, but if you have one or more iCloud accounts and don’t want them to use the default Apple ID password anymore, then read on!
Go to the Apple Support Page
1) Log in to your Apple account.
2) Click on My Account at the top right-hand corner of the page.
3) Scroll down and click on Manage your Apple ID
4) You will see another page, where you can see all sorts of information like your security questions, etc., click on the Edit button given below.
5) Enter the new password twice and click on Submit
6) That’s it! Your password is changed.
7) If you want to verify whether a password has been changed or not, then just log in with the old password and then again log out.
Now login with a new one. If there is no problem then congratulations! It has been done successfully.
Otherwise, if you get an error message saying Invalid Password then go back to step 5 and try entering the password again. Repeat until it works.
Select I Forgot My Apple ID
To access features like iCloud, iTunes, and more, you’ll need your Apple ID. If you don’t know your password or are having trouble signing in, select Forgot My Password below.
You’ll be prompted to answer security questions or verify your identity so make sure you have these details on hand before beginning. Once verified, use Edit Info on the right to change your password.
Enter your current Apple email address
You can only change your account password from an iOS device, so make sure you have one handy.
After doing so, you’ll be prompted to enter your current Apple email address, followed by an invitation to re-enter it.
If all goes well, you should receive two separate emails, one containing a verification link and another that contains your new password.
Simply tap on them (they both will appear as unread) and follow each respective prompt and you’re done! That wasn’t so hard now, was it? Happy changing!
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Confirm your phone number
Before you can change your Apple ID password, you must confirm your phone number.
To do so, head into Settings > iTunes & App Store > tap your email address, and then tap Send Verification Code.
Enter it within three minutes for confirmation. If you don’t receive an email message or text message, try entering it again, this time using numbers and special characters.
While it may seem obvious (that is, enter all of them) it’s not uncommon for people to accidentally leave out one small detail.
If that doesn’t work, try heading back into Settings > [your name] > iCloud and tapping Sign Out before repeating step one on a different device with an internet connection.
Sometimes your personal information needs to sync before sending a verification code can take place.
Once you’ve confirmed your phone number, return to Settings > iTunes & App Store and select Change Password.
You will be asked to enter your old password first. Then type in your new password twice and click Done.
You’ll be asked if you want to turn off two-step authentication, which is recommended since you’re changing passwords anyway; however, if you plan on making additional changes (like adding more devices), keep two-step authentication turned on until everything has been updated accordingly.
Learn what two-factor authentication is and why you should enable it
Two-factor authentication is another layer of security you can add to your account, making it harder for hackers or other people with malicious intent to access your account.
The way it works is that even if someone has your password, they won’t be able to access your account because they don’t have something you physically have in your possession: a piece of data only you should know about.
The two most common methods for enabling two-factor authentication are receiving an SMS text message or entering a six-digit code into an authenticator app on your phone.
If you’re using iOS 9 or later, you’ll also have the option to use TouchID as your second factor.
The first thing you need to do is head over to Settings > iCloud > Account and make sure two-factor authentication is turned off.
It’s on by default, but it’s always good to double-check. Once that’s done, go back into your account settings and select Password & Security.
Here, you’ll see an option for Set Up Two-Factor Authentication. Tap that, then follow along with Apple’s instructions for setting up your preferred method of receiving verification codes.
You can use SMS text messages or an authenticator app like Authy or Google Authenticator (the latter of which supports iOS as well as Android).
If you’re using iOS 9 or later, you can also use TouchID as your second factor instead of entering a code from another device every time you log in.
When you set up two-factor authentication, Apple will send a confirmation code to your other devices so they can verify themselves as trusted devices.
When that’s all done, enter your new password and you’re all set!
If at any point you want to turn off two-factor authentication again, maybe because someone else is logging into your account or because you’ve got everything set up how you want it, you can easily disable it right here in these same settings.
Just tap Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication and confirm your choice when prompted.
Watch the video on setting up two-factor authentication.
So what else is necessary to know about setting up 2FA? Well, here are some bonus tips we learned while making our video (and hopefully they’ll come in handy next time): If you add an app like Google Authenticator or Authy, always enable backup codes.
The app will still work without them but in case something happens with your phone or SIM card it’s best to be prepared by having access to those. Always keep track of each code (they’re usually separated by date), and don’t store them electronically, write down each code by hand on a piece of paper.
Now that you’ve got everything together, just log into Apple’s website using Safari instead of another browser.
It might save some headaches further down the line! When all is said and done, though, make sure you review all of your settings before hitting Save.
And if anything looks fishy or feels wrong at any point during setup process, stop immediately and ask for help from a friend or family member who knows how to use computers. Good luck! We hope you enjoy two-factor authentication for many years to come.
Enable two-factor authentication by following instructions.
Nowadays, you need more than just a password to secure your accounts.
Two-factor authentication makes it much harder for cybercriminals to hijack your online accounts because they’ll also need access to your mobile device.
To get started with two-factor authentication follow these instructions.
Just make sure you’re using Google Authenticator (and not another app). Google Authenticator is an App that is free and easy to use.
The app generates a code every 30 seconds that you enter along with your regular password when logging into an account.
If someone else gets hold of your username and password, they won’t be able to log in without that code from Google Authenticator, which only works on your phone.
Once you enable two-factor authentication on all of your important accounts, don’t forget to change those old passwords! It’s important to update your login credentials regularly because once a cybercriminal has one of your passwords, they’ll try it everywhere.
Also, consider turning on two-factor authentication for other popular services like Facebook and Dropbox.
Many websites allow you to turn on two-factor through their settings page or application settings page.
It’s worth noting that enabling two-factor may cause some apps to stop working until you go back in and manually reenter your old password.
Be sure to keep track of what devices are logged into each service so you know which ones require updating if something stops working after enabling 2FA.
Don’t forget to set up a two-factor for your personal email as well.
To do so, visit Settings > Security > Advanced options > Edit.
Here you can set up multiple ways to receive codes including SMS text messages, voice calls, push notifications, or third-party authenticator apps such as Google Authenticator or Authy.
Remember: no matter how strong your password is, it won’t protect you from cybercrime if someone steals it and uses it elsewhere. To be safe online, It is better to enable two-factor authentication.
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