How do I log back into my MacBook..it won’t let me reset my password either. How do I prevent people from logging into my Apple ID?
MacBook Air
What password can't you reset? Your Apple ID password? Why can't you reset the password?
Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.
If you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled, if you can't recover the password using the steps above, you will need to use Account Recovery. The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.
Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery. *
If you have changed your password, have you followed the steps in this article on all devices/computers?
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support. *
You might want to consider changing your Apple ID password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Link to contact Apple Support in the article.
Apple ID has been compromised. *
Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts *
ASC YouTube for How to reset your Apple ID password
You can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.
Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support * I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication *
Two Factor Authentification availability. *
2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key. *
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords. *
Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ *
What password can't you reset? Your Apple ID password? Why can't you reset the password?
Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID, and click Forgot Password. See if you can get a Rescue or Notification email option if necessary. Link to contact Apple Support at the end of the 2nd article.
If you have 2 Factor Authentication enabled, if you can't recover the password using the steps above, you will need to use Account Recovery. The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.
Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery. *
If you have changed your password, have you followed the steps in this article on all devices/computers?
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support. *
You might want to consider changing your Apple ID password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Link to contact Apple Support in the article.
Apple ID has been compromised. *
Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts *
ASC YouTube for How to reset your Apple ID password
You can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.
Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support * I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication *
Two Factor Authentification availability. *
2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key. *
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords. *
Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ *
I can’t log into my account and I’ve used every password I could. And people keep logging into my account and are violating googles policies
