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Why am I being asked to change my password?

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Posted on Jun 3, 2020 6:51 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2020 7:16 PM

If it only stated you could, I wouldn't use that screen to change your password. If you want to change your password, I would ignore the popup screen and use the steps in the article below. You initiate the change instead of following a popup on the screen.


Apple ID Password Change.      


 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.





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Jun 3, 2020 7:16 PM in response to Roxie60asm

If it only stated you could, I wouldn't use that screen to change your password. If you want to change your password, I would ignore the popup screen and use the steps in the article below. You initiate the change instead of following a popup on the screen.


Apple ID Password Change.      


 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.





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