How to change your Apple ID password
How to change your Apple ID password on your Apple devices.
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You almost certainly have anAppleID if you own an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Without one, you couldn’t do much on your favorite devices. However, there will come a time aftercreating an Apple IDwhen changing your Apple ID password will be necessary. When it does, you only have to change the password on one of your devices; the change will carry through to the rest of your machines as soon as they connect to the internet.
Steps for how to change your Apple ID
Tools and Requirements
Step by step guide on mobile
1. Open your Settings app on your iPhone or iPad
You must first click on theSettings appon your mobile device, either your iPhone or iPad. This app is most likely on yourHome screen. If not, find it under yourApp Library. Then, in the Settings app, click onyour nameat the top of the main screen.
You aren’t logged into your Apple ID if your name isn’t shown at the top of the Settings app.
2. Go into Password & Security
ChoosePassword & Securityon the Apple ID page. It’s the second option under your name on that page. Then, on the Password & Security page, clickChange Password.
3. Change password
Enter yourcurrent password or device passcode, depending on your settings. Then, on the next page, enter yournew password, thenverify the new passwordby typing it into the second box next to Verify. Finally, tapChange or Change Password.
Step by step guide on Mac
1. Open System Settings on your Mac
To change your Apple ID password on your Mac, choose theApple menuat the top left of your device. From the pull-down menu, selectSystem Preferences. Next, chooseyour nameat the top left of the System Preferences box.
2. Go into Password & Security
Next, selectPassword & Security. It’s the second option under Name, Phone, Email on that page. Then, on the Password & Security page, clickChange Passwordto the right of Password.
3. Change password
Enter yourcurrent Mac passwordin the box and clickAllow. On the box, please enter your new password, thenverify the new passwordby typing it into the second box next to Verify. Finally, clickChange.
FAQs
What is an Apple ID used for?
An Apple ID is a unique identifier the iPhone maker requires to give you access to essential Apple services. This includes, but isn’t necessarily limited to, the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. In addition, you need an Apple ID to access content on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other Apple devices.
When creating an Apple ID for the first time, you must enter personal information like your name and email address, followed by a password. You need to know this password when signing onto a new Apple device for the first time. An Apple ID plays a vital role intwo-factor authentication.
When should you change your Apple ID password?
Various scenarios would justify changing an Apple ID password. Perhaps the most pressing would be after receiving an email or text message from Apple indicating that someone (not you) has accessed your Apple ID on a new device. You might also wish to change your Apple ID password regularly—for example, every six months or every year.
What’s affected when changing your Apple ID password?
Once you change your Apple ID password, the change will be reflected on other Apple devices. It’s possible, however, that you’ll need to enter your new password on each machine before moving forward. Once completed, you won’t lose access to your data, such as purchases, contacts, and more.
Final thoughts
Changing your Apple ID password isn’t a lengthy process. You can make changes anytime on all of thebest iPhonesand other Apple devices, such as iPad and Macs. In addition, once a password is changed, your other Apple devices will also use that password moving forward.
When changing your Apple ID password, you may want to consider using apassword managerto find a secure replacement. The time is fast approaching, however, whenno passwords will be necessaryon Apple devices if Cupertino has anything to say about it, and it will.
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Bryan M. Wolfe is a staff writer at TechRadar, iMore, and wherever Future can use him. Though his passion is Apple-based products, he doesn’t have a problem using Windows and Android. Bryan’s a single father of a 15-year-old daughter and a puppy, Isabelle. Thanks for reading!
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