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we have forgotten my child Apple ID password, how to recover when I cannot access the icloud email for that account without the password

we have forgotten my child Apple ID password, how to recover when I cannot access the icloud email for that account without the password


Posted on Sep 13, 2021 8:00 AM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2021 8:02 AM

From: Create an Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084

- "Your email address is the rescue email address for your child’s account, and you can use it with the security questions you provided to reset a forgotten password. You can keep your your child's account more secure with two-factor authentication."


If this is not a minor's account:


Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


If you didn't receive your verification or reset email click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201455


If you still need help:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169


Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071


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Sep 13, 2021 8:02 AM in response to Familyicloud

From: Create an Apple ID for your child - https://support.apple.com/HT201084

- "Your email address is the rescue email address for your child’s account, and you can use it with the security questions you provided to reset a forgotten password. You can keep your your child's account more secure with two-factor authentication."


If this is not a minor's account:


Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


If you didn't receive your verification or reset email click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201455


If you still need help:

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169


Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071


Oct 1, 2021 2:50 PM in response to Limnos

The thing is I forgot my apple id and its my Icloud email, but the worst thing is to find out my apple id I NEED the apple id. Yes I know the lines of how it goes and yes, I perfectly remember my password. I changed my passcode forgot it, tried it too many times, had to restore it and now its saying: IpHoNE LoCkED To OWnER. this is'int even my phone. I will have to give it back help I'm about to freak out HEEELPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oct 1, 2021 5:12 PM in response to Emilis21

Emilis21,


Out of courtesy to the originator of this topic, and to help us avoid mixing two sets of advice in one topic, please post your completely different question in a new topic. You may also find that a topic marked with an Apple Recommended () or Solved (green check mark) may not be read by people looking to assist others.

we have forgotten my child Apple ID password, how to recover when I cannot access the icloud email for that account without the password

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