Easy Steps to Change/Reset/Erase Apple ID Password

Mohsin Simmons | May 25, 2026 • 7 min read

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Forgot your Apple ID password that you set a long time ago? Or want to change your old Apple ID password?

Apple ID password works as your identity credential to use Apple's apps and services securely. This article details how to change, reset, or even remove an Apple ID password. To learn more, keep on reading.

What Happens When You Reset Your Apple ID Password？

An Apple ID is the passport to the Apple ecosystem of apps and services, such as iCloud, App Store, Apple Music, FaceTime, iMessage, etc.

When you change or reset your Apple ID password, some Apple services may ask you to sign in again with the new password on each device.

Pro Tip:

  • Whether you change or reset your Apple ID password, it won't delete your data on iCloud.
  • You will need to log back into iCloud as soon as possible so your device's data syncing is not interrupted.

The following table provides the prerequisites for changing, resetting, or erasing your Apple ID password. Choose the solution that works best for you.

Scenarios Method
You have trusted devices or phone numbers, answers to security questions, etc. Reset your forgotten Apple password with security credentials via method 1
You don't know the security information of your Apple ID. Erase a forgotten Apple ID Password via method 2
You want to change your Apple ID password to improve security. Change your Apple password with your old one via method 3

Method 1 How to Reset Forgotten Apple ID Password Online Using iForgot?

iForgot is Apple's web recovery tool for a forgotten Apple ID password. It can help you reset the password with a trusted device, trusted phone number, or other recovery details.

Steps:

  1. Visit iforgot.apple.com in a browser.
  2. If the page asks, select 'Sign In' from the top right.
  3. Enter your Apple ID and select 'Continue'. If you cannot remember your Apple ID, you can retrieve it through the 'look it up' option.
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    Enter Your Apple ID

  4. Now, type your trusted phone number and click on 'Continue'.
  5. You can now confirm the reset with one of your trusted devices or by using your trusted phone number.
  6. When the password reset message pops up on the device, click 'Allow'.
  7. Enter your device passcode if you are asked to.
  8. Lastly, enter your new password and enter it again to verify it.

If you do not have access to your trusted devices or phone number, try Apple's other official recovery paths first, such as the Apple Support app on a borrowed device or account recovery. If that still does not get you back in, method 2 is the alternative below.

Method 2 How to Erase Your Apple ID Password Without The Trusted Device or Phone Number?

Mobitrix LockAway is a tool designed and developed by experts to erase the Apple ID, its password, and the data attached to it without entering the password or answering the security questions.

Steps:

  1. Download and install Download and install Mobitrix LockAway on your computer.
  2. Next, choose "Unlock Apple ID". Then connect your iPhone or iPad to the computer.
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    Unlock Apple ID

  3. Click "Start" to initiate the removal of the Apple ID.
  4. Your Apple ID and password will be erased along with the data.

Mobitrix LockAway will also guide you on how to access your iPhone and set up a new Apple ID and password.

What distinguishes Mobitrix LockAway from others?

  • Simple: You can sign in with your new Apple ID in just 30 minutes.
  • Mobitrix LockAway has the most straightforward instructions for anybody to follow.
  • There is no risk to trying it with up to 100% effectiveness and a simple return procedure.
  • It fully supports iPhone 5s to iPhone 17 and iOS 26 and earlier versions.

Above, we covered the reset and removal paths. If you still remember the current password, the faster choice is to change it in Settings on your own Apple device.

Method 3 How To Change Your Apple ID Password From Settings？

Changing your Apple ID password is one of the simplest ways to secure your Apple account. It helps keep your data away from anyone who should not have access.

If you think someone else may know your password, change it right away and then sign in again with the new password on your devices.

Steps on iPhone/iPad:

  1. Go to Settings and tap your name.
  2. Choose Sign-In & Security > Click Change Password.
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    Click Change Password

  3. Enter the current password or the device passcode, type the new Apple password, and enter it again to confirm.

Steps on Mac:

  1. Go to the Apple menu, open System Settings, and click your name.
  2. Click Password & Security.
  3. Choose Change Password, enter your Mac password if asked, and then reset your Apple ID password.

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Change Apple ID Password on Mac

We mentioned earlier that changing or resetting the Apple ID password can sign you out of some apps, so you may need to enter the new password again when Apple asks for it.

Bonus Tip: How To Update Your Apple ID Password?

The way you update your saved Apple ID password depends on where you are signed in. In most cases, you only need to sign out of the old account entry and sign in again with the new password.

If an Apple service still shows the old password, use the steps below for the place where you are signed in:

On iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch：

  1. Open The Settings app.
    • If you are using a current iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > tap your name. If the App Store still asks for the old password, open Media & Purchases from there.
    • If you are using iOS 10.2 or earlier, open Settings and choose iTunes & App Store.
  2. If you are logged out, enter your updated Apple ID and password.
  3. If you are logged in through your previous Apple ID, click on Apple ID >tap Sign Out.
  4. Now, enter your updated Apple ID and password.

On Mac:

  • If you are using macOS Catalina or later, check System Settings or the App Store first, then open Apple Music, Apple TV, or Apple Podcasts if one of those apps still asks for the old password.
  • If you are using macOS Mojave or earlier, go to iTunes.
  1. Select Account >Sign in, and enter your updated Apple ID and password if logged out.
  2. If you are logged in with your previous Apple ID, select Account > Sign Out, then choose Account > Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.

On the App Store:

  1. If logged out, click Sign In and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
  2. If you are logged in with your previous Apple ID, tap on Store, select Sign Out > click on Sign In, and enter your updated Apple ID and password.
Tip：

Even after you update the password once, Apple may ask for it again in some apps to verify your identity. Follow the on-screen steps when that happens.

Wrapping up

After reading this article, changing or resetting your Apple ID password should be easy. Even when you can't do it, you can use Mobitrix LockAway to delete your account quickly. And then use a new Apple ID and password for your iPhone or other devices. Try now!