How to Change your Apple ID Password? 3 Official Ways by Apple

Apple ID enables you to connect all your Apple devices and brings you convenience in data syncing. Thus, your Apple ID password is vital. Sometimes you may be somewhat forgetful and don’t remember your Apple ID password. This post will introduce how to change your Apple ID password with and without the current password on iOS, Mac and web.

Part 1. How to Change Apple ID Password on iOS, Mac and Web

Steps to Change Apple ID Password on iOS

Step 1Tap the Settings app on the Home screen.

Step 2Tap your name at the top.

Step 3Select the Password & Security option.

Step 4Tap Change password at the top.

Step 5If you have enabled the screen passcode (what you use to unlock your iPhone or iPad screen), you need to enter it here.

Step 6 Enter your new Apple ID password and confirm it. Here you need to note that your new password must fulfill the requirement described below. At last, tap the Change button in the top right corner.

Steps to Change Apple ID Password on Mac

Step 1Click the apple icon to drop down the menu. Then select the System Preferences option.

Step 2In the System Preference window, click the Apple ID button in the top right corner.

Step 3Click Password & Security in the sidebar on the left of the interface.

Step 4Click the Change Password button.click-change-password-button

Step 5Enter the passcode that you use to unlock your Mac and click the Allow button.

Step 6 Then enter the new password and verify it by re-entering it. At last, click the Change button to confirm.

Steps to Change Apple ID Password on Web

Step 1Open https://appleid.apple.com/ in your web explorer. In the center of the webpage, enter your current Apple ID and password. Press the Enter key on your keyboard.

Step 2Click the Change Password button in the Security section.

Step 3Enter your current password and confirm it by typing it in again. (Here you can decide whether to tick the Sign out of devices and websites using my Apple ID checkbox or not)

Step 4Click the Change Password button to change your Apple ID password.

Part 2. How to Reset Apple ID Password If You Forgot It

In fact, if you have an iOS device that logged in to your Apple ID and enabled screen passcode, you can change your Apple ID password without providing the current password. In Part 1, we have introduced in detail how to do it on iOS and Mac. In case you did not enable the screen passcode, you can try removing the Apple ID from your iOS device with FoneLab iOS Unlocker.

Key Features:

1. Remove Apple ID without inputting the current password.
2. Work perfectly on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch without any limitation.
3. Compatible with all iOS versions including the latest iOS 14.6.
4. Unlock iOS devices locked by Touch ID or Face ID.

Steps to remove a locked Apple ID from your iOS device:

Step 1Free download, install and launch FoneLab iOS Unlocker on your Mac or Windows. When you see the main interface pops up, click the Remove Apple ID option.

Step 2Connect your iOS device to your computer via a lightning cable. Then there should be a window popping up on your iOS device screen. Just tap the Trust button (and enter your screen passcode if there is one). Click the Start button in the FoneLab iOS Unlocker interface to move on.

Step 3Then you need to follow the instructions on the screen to reset all settings on your iOS device. Go to Settings – General – Reset – Reset All Settings. Then your iOS device will restart, during which the program will remove the existing Apple ID automatically.

Note: Do not disconnect your iOS device from your computer before the restarting is fully completed. Make sure the device has enough battery before you reset all settings.

Part 3. FAQs about Changing Apple ID Password

Conclusion

This post provides information about how to change your Apple ID password. You can do it on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and any web browser. If you forgot your Apple ID password, don't worry. Check if you have enabled the passcode on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. If you have, you can change your Apple ID password without the current password. If not, you can also try FoneLab iOS Unlocker to remove your Apple ID from your iOS device, though all your data will be gone after you do that.