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Don’t remember your password? Resetting it isn’t your only option
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If you’ve forgotten your Apple ID password, you’d probably rather find the old one than go through the hassle of resetting it . Fortunately, you have a few different options. In this article, we’ll explain the easiest methods for finding your lost password—and what to do if none of them work.
The Best Ways to Uncover a Forgotten Apple ID Password
- If you’ve saved your Apple ID password to a keychain on your Mac or other Apple device, you can find it in System Settings (or just Settings ) > Passwords .
- You might have saved your Apple ID password in one of the browsers on your computer or in a third-party password manager.
- Do you tend to reuse passwords? Try some of your commonly used ones, but be aware that too many wrong guesses will lock your account.
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- If you’ve forgotten your Apple ID itself rather than your password, check out our tips on recovering it .Thanks
- Apple Support might be able to help you recover your lost password if nothing else is working. Contact them here .Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211146
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/105115
- ↑ https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95606?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop#zippy=%2Cshow-edit-delete-or-export-saved-passwords
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204106
- ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/102656
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