In a world where there are so many different credentials to remember, some are easily forgotten. Your Apple ID email address is not really something you need to keep at the forefront of your mind since you remain signed into your Apple account until you sign out. So, it’s hardly surprising if you forget which email address is associated with your Apple ID. Show
If you haven’t needed to recall your Apple ID in a while, and it could be one of several email addresses, don’t worry, we’ve got you completely covered. Read on to learn what Apple suggests you do if you’ve forgotten your Apple ID. We’ll also tell you how to change and phone number Apple ID and reset or change the password using various apps and devices. Forgotten Apple ID Email AddressIf you’ve forgotten your Apple ID, here’s how to quickly get a reminder.
Check if You’re Already Signed InAlternatively, you can use your Apple devices to see whether you’re already signed in. Here’s how to check using your iPad, iPod touch, iPhone, or Apple watch.
On a Mac:
On a PC:
Check Your InboxesYou could also check the inboxes of your email account for emails from Apple. Consider searching your inbox for Apple’s receipts, support, or billing emails. Also, bear in mind that if your email address is masked, the number of asterisks displayed may not match the number of characters your email address has. How to Reset a Forgotten Apple ID PasswordForgetting your Apple ID password is easily done with the number of passwords one needs to remember. Follow these steps to reset your password using your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch if you’ve forgotten it.
Here’s how to reset your password on a Mac running macOS Catalina or later.
How to Update Your Apple ID PasswordYou can update your Apple ID using your iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or iPhone; here’s how.
Follow these steps to update your Apple ID password using your Mac.
Before changing your password, you will be prompted to type the password you use to access your Mac. Change your Apple ID password using the web with the following steps.
Use Another Person’s Device to Reset PasswordYou can also reset your Apple ID password using a family member’s or friend’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch via the Apple Support or Find My iPhone app. Or you can visit an Apple store and ask to use a device there. Here’s how to reset your password using the Apple Support app.
If your family member or friend is running iOS 9 to iOS 12 on their device and cannot install the Apple Support app, the Find My iPhone app can be used.
If the email address associated with your Apple ID is no longer in use, you can change it without losing your account information. Here’s how to update your Apple ID’s email address.
If you use services like Messages, or iCloud, sign into the apps using your new Apple ID. How to Change Your Phone Number Apple IDChanging your phone number Apple ID, depends on your country or region and how your Apple ID was created. For example, in China mainland, your new Apple ID must be another mobile number starting with (+86). If you’ve moved to a different country or region, click here for Apple’s instructions on changing your phone number Apple ID. Here’s how to update your Apple ID to another number using the web.
Alternatively, you can update your Apple ID number on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch; follow these steps.
Your Apple ID Email Address Is Now RecalledYou don’t usually need to remember your Apple ID, but when you need to remember it, you may find you’ve forgotten which email address it could be. Fortunately, Apple helps you to recall the email address by offering several ways to find it. And if you want to change your Apple ID or the password, you can do so from any Apple device, including a device belonging to someone else. How did you find out what your Apple ID email address was? Tell us which method was successful in the comments section below.
Disclaimer: Some pages on this site may include an affiliate link. This does not effect our editorial in any way. Send To SomeoneMissing DeviceHow do I reset my iCloud password without email or security questions?Go to your Apple ID Account Page and then click on the “Forget Apple ID or Passcode”. Enter your locked Apple ID, select the option for resetting your password, and then hit the “Continue” option. Enter your recovery key. Choose your trusted device where you would like to receive a verification code.
How can I recover my Apple ID without email?Other ways to find your Apple ID
You can check if you're signed in to the App Store, FaceTime, or Messages on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, or check if you're signed in to iTunes for Windows on a PC. You can also go to iCloud.com or appleid.apple.com and see if your Apple ID prefills on the sign-in screen.
How do I reset my iCloud password without phone number or email?To reset an Apple ID password without a phone number, you need to go to the iForgot website. On the website, you need to follow the instructions to reset your password.
How do I recover my iCloud account?Click Apple ID, then Password & Security, and then Manage next to Account Recovery. Click Details to learn more about the iCloud Data Recovery Service, the + (plus) icon to add a recovery contact, or Manage to set up a recovery key.
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