How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways

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How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
If you have your Apple device on hand and know your Apple ID password, there's three easy ways to change it.Crystal Cox/Business Insider
  • How you change your Apple ID password depends on the device you're using and what version it's running on.
  • Apple ID owners can generally change their password through the "Security" or "Password & Security" settings across various OS and iOS devices.
  • When you change your password, you'll want to have access to the email associated with your Apple ID account.
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Your Apple ID offers you the ability to connect with your Apple account across devices, new and old, wherever you are. But with that accessibility comes a need for extra security. Your Apple ID password provides this by requiring you to enter it each time you want to connect with and sync your Apple ID account on a new device.

The widely used security measure can sometimes be compromised, risking your data and sensitive personal information. If you want to make your Apple account more secure, you have the ability to change your Apple ID password.

Here's how to do it on your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Macbook, or through a web browser.

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How to change your Apple ID password on devices with iOS 10.3 or later

1. Open your Settings app.

2. Tap your name.

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How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
Your name is located at the top of the Settings page.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

3. Select "Password and Security."

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
This is in the first section of the menu under "Name, Phone Numbers, and Email."Devon Delfino/Business Insider

4. Tap "Change password" at the top of the screen.

This option is linked in blue.

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How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
This option is linked in blue.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

5. Enter your device's passcode to proceed

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
This is a code at least four numbers long.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

6. Enter your new password twice.

7. Tap "Change" or "Change Password."

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How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
Your password must contain at least eight characters, an uppercase and lowercase letter, and a number.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

8. Sign back into your account using your new password on your various devices to access your Apple account.

How to change your Apple ID password on MacOS Catalina

1. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen and select "System Preferences."

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
The menu holds information about your Mac, lets you log out, shutdown, and more.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

2. Click "Apple ID."

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How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
You can find this option directly to the right of your name.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

3. Select "Password & Security."

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
Like mobile devices, this option is underneath the "Name, Phone, and Email" tab.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

4. Click "Change Password."

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
You can also update two-factor authentication in this menu.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

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5. Enter the password you use to get into your Mac.

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
If you don't remember your password, you'll need to use the Apple ID "Forgot Password" feature.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

6. Enter your new desired Apple ID password twice and click "Verify."

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
Entering your new password twice ensures you know what your new password is.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

Note: If you have Mojave or an earlier version of the OS, select "iCloud" after entering your system preferences. From there, choose "Account Details" and then "Security" followed by "Reset Password."

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How to change your Apple ID password on your web browser

1. Open your browser, go to your Apple ID page and sign in with your current ID and password

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
If you can't remember your password, use the "Forgot Apple ID or password?" link below the login.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

2. Select "Change Password."

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
You can find this option under the "Security" label.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

3. Enter your current password.

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4. Now enter your new desired password twice.

How to change your Apple ID password in 3 different ways
Confirm your password to ensure you know it.Devon Delfino/Business Insider

5. Click "Change Password."

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