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How to unlock Apple ID

How can I unlock Apple ID when it has been locked for security purposes?

iPad, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 29, 2020 5:50 PM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2020 5:53 PM

How do you know it was locked for security purposes? Can you sign in anywhere using that ID? If this was an email you received, it may be a scam.


Apple ID is locked or disabled


If you have changed your ID or password, have you followed the steps in this article?


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  


From the article below. 


Without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can't help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.


Security and your Apple ID



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 29, 2020 5:53 PM in response to Bailey_32

How do you know it was locked for security purposes? Can you sign in anywhere using that ID? If this was an email you received, it may be a scam.


Apple ID is locked or disabled


If you have changed your ID or password, have you followed the steps in this article?


What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  


From the article below. 


Without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can't help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account. These policies are audited and reviewed on a regular basis.


Security and your Apple ID



How to unlock Apple ID

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