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Changing your Apple ID password is a routine task recommended not only by Mytour but also by Apple itself or even the sellers. It's advised to do so regularly to ensure the security of your account.
However, before delving into the article, readers should understand that changing your Apple ID password is not related to changing your iCloud password. Although these two services are closely related, such as changing your iCloud password or changing your Apple ID password, they do not affect each other. Therefore, it's essential to distinguish between these two services before delving into the detailed instructions on changing your Apple ID password.
Guide to Change Your Apple ID Password
1. Changing Apple ID Password Normally
Step 1: To change your Apple ID password, access HERE and then enter your account details.
Step 2: Next, proceed to enter the password.
Step 3: Here, before successfully logging in to change your Apple ID password, you must answer 2 secret questions you previously set up when registering for your Apple ID.
Step 4: After successfully logging in, scroll down and click on Change Password.
Step 5: Here, you only need to enter the first line as your old password, the next two lines as your new password, then click on Change Password
Note: The password must be a minimum of 8 characters, including 1 uppercase letter and at least 1 number.
2. Recovering Your Apple ID Password When Forgotten.
Step 1: To recover your forgotten Apple ID password, click HERE, then select Forgot Apple ID or password.
Step 2: Next, enter your Email, input the captcha code to verify, then click Continue.
Step 3: Another window will appear, click select i need to reset my password to reset your Apple ID password.
Step 4: Select Get an Email then click Continue to have the system send an email to you.
After receiving the notification Password Reset Email Sent, check your inbox.
Step 5: Go into your email inbox, check for Apple's email, and click Reset Now.
Step 6: Then, enter your new password twice and confirm the password reset.
Note: Your password must be at least 8 characters long, including 1 uppercase letter and at least 1 number.
After the notification appears indicating that the password has been changed, you can now access your account.
3. Recovering Your Apple ID Password with 2-Step Verification
If you have already set up 2-step verification for your Apple ID, changing your Apple ID password is slightly different. If you haven't done so yet, you can check the guide on setting up 2-step verification for Apple ID here.
Step 1: First, you still access HERE then click on Forgot Apple ID or password.
Step 2: Next, enter your Email address, input the captcha code to verify, then click Continue.
Step 3: Here, you must enter the phone number that you previously trusted and registered, then click on Continue.
Step 4: Then, choose Reset from another device.
Wait for the notification Password Reset Notification Sent, then close and open your iPhone.
Step 5: At this moment, your iPhone will display a notification requesting password reset, choose Allow.
Step 6: Then, proceed to enter the new password.
And after this process, you have successfully changed your Apple ID password.
Here are some ways to help you change your Apple ID password when necessary. Regularly changing your Apple ID password is a way to keep your account safer, avoiding situations where you forget and have to create a new Apple ID. Mytour recommends changing your Apple ID password every 3 to 6 months for optimal account security.
Also, remember to keep track of your passwords to avoid forgetting your Apple Store and Apple ID passwords. While recovering forgotten Apple Store and Apple ID passwords is not difficult, it inadvertently wastes your time.
