Why is Apple ID making me change my password?
Why is Apple ID making me change my password?
If you or someone else enters your password, security questions, or other account information incorrectly too many times, your Apple ID automatically locks to protect your security and you can’t sign in to any Apple services.
How do I change the password associated with my Apple ID?
Change your Apple ID password
- Tap Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.
- Tap Change Password.
- Enter your current password or device passcode, then enter a new password and confirm the new password.
- Tap Change or Change Password.
- Sign in with your new Apple ID password to access Apple features and services.
How do I change my Apple ID to Australia?
Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to change your region
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
- Tap View Account.
- Tap Country/Region.
- Tap Change Country or Region.
- Tap your new country or region, then review the Terms & Conditions.
When you change your Apple ID password does it change automatically across all of your devices?
Nothing needs to be done. Within 24 hours of changing your Apple ID or password, the change automatically updates for Apple’s developer programs.
Will Apple ask you to change your password?
Yes, but that might be the problem, once upon a time Apple didn’t require a password to meet the requirements I posted. Are you saying you have already changed the password at some point recently, in that case the password should be good, you might try signing out of and back into your account.
Does Apple force you to change your password?
Answer: A: Apple does not in any force anyone to periodically change their passwords. If you are getting prompted to do so on your device every so often it may be a profile from a corporate email account or management software from a school or office that requires this.
Is Apple ID and iTunes password the same?
Answer: A: Answer: A: Your iTunes login is an Apple ID, as is the login you use for these forums. They have to be the same as each other, or the login for your iCloud account if you have one – it’s perfectly possible to have different Apple IDs for each one.
What do you do if you have forgotten your Apple ID password?
Go to your Apple ID account page and click “Forgot Apple ID or password.” Enter your Apple ID, select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue. Did you forget your Apple ID? Choose a trusted device.
Can I delete my Apple ID and make a new one?
Answer: A: You cannot delete an Apple ID. But you can change an associated email address or create a new one.
Why can’t I edit my payment method on Apple ID?
If you can’t edit your payment information Try updating to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS or macOS. If you have subscriptions, have an unpaid balance, or share purchases with your Family Sharing group, you can’t remove all payment information. Get help if you want to use no payment method with your Apple ID.
How can I get someone else’s Apple ID off my iPhone if I don’t know the password?
Use the Find My iPhone app
- Open the Find My iPhone app.
- When a Sign In screen appears, make sure the Apple ID field is empty. If you see someone else’s user name, erase it.
- Tap Forgot Apple ID or Password, then follow the onscreen steps.
How can I tell if someone is using my Apple ID?
Use the web to see where you’re signed in
- Sign in to your Apple ID account page,* then scroll to Devices.
- If you don’t see your devices right away, click View Details and answer your security questions.
- Click any device name to view that device’s information, such as the device model, serial number, and OS version.
How to change your password on Your Apple account?
On the web 1 Sign in to your Apple ID account page. 2 In the Security section, click Change Password. 3 Enter your current password, then enter a new password and confirm the new password. 4 Click Change Password. 5 Sign in with your new Apple ID password to access Apple features and services.
Where do I enter my Apple ID password?
Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click iCloud. Choose Account Details. Click Security > Reset Password. Before you can reset your Apple ID password, you’ll be required to enter the password used to unlock your Mac. On the web Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
Why do I not recognise my Apple ID?
You don’t recognise the Apple ID that is signed in on your device. You shared your password with someone else intentionally or unintentionally. For example, someone else selected your password for you, you told someone your password, or you entered your password on a phishing site.
What to do if your Apple ID is locked?
Sign in to your Apple ID account page . If you can’t sign in or you receive a message that the account is locked when you try to sign in, try to reset or unlock your account. Change your Apple ID password and choose a strong password.