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i forgot my Apple ID password and want to recover it so I can update my phone but when I follow the steps it says something about when recovery is available will text me but my phone number is different and I forgot my password, can I call Apple what information would I need to provide

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 26, 2019 8:50 AM

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Posted on Nov 26, 2019 8:53 AM

You will need to be able to prove to Apple Support that you are who you say you are.


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


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.  



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Nov 26, 2019 8:53 AM in response to Kish2108

You will need to be able to prove to Apple Support that you are who you say you are.


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


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.  



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