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Password error

I have tried numerous times to access my Apple ID via my settings screen. It keeps saying the password is incorrect even though I have reset the password 5 different times now. Please help me access my Apple ID as this is becoming very frustrating for me.

Posted on Feb 10, 2021 6:58 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2021 8:00 PM

Francesca_Peterson Said:

"Password error: I have tried numerous times to access my Apple ID via my settings screen. It keeps saying the password is incorrect even though I have reset the password 5 different times now. Please help me access my Apple ID as this is becoming very frustrating for me."

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You are Locked Out:

If you are locked out of iTunes, then contact Apple Support, to get back in.


Visit this Link: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support


Why Accounts Become Disabled:

When your iTunes Account has been disabled, and that often happens due to suspicious activity --- Perhaps nothing on your part. They disable it for no more than Security & Privacy concerns.

Possible Reasons Could Include: 

  • Too many unsuccessful login attempts
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network) usage
  • Consistent transactions
  • Session Times Out
  • Disobeying Terms & Conditions


So...

To Re-Enable it:

As you might suspect, no one here would know the reason for this occurrence, of course. So, contact Apple Support. They’ll know why this occurred and will run you right through the fix.

Contact Apple Support:

Note: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due do lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

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Feb 10, 2021 8:00 PM in response to Francesca_Peterson

Francesca_Peterson Said:

"Password error: I have tried numerous times to access my Apple ID via my settings screen. It keeps saying the password is incorrect even though I have reset the password 5 different times now. Please help me access my Apple ID as this is becoming very frustrating for me."

-------


You are Locked Out:

If you are locked out of iTunes, then contact Apple Support, to get back in.


Visit this Link: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support


Why Accounts Become Disabled:

When your iTunes Account has been disabled, and that often happens due to suspicious activity --- Perhaps nothing on your part. They disable it for no more than Security & Privacy concerns.

Possible Reasons Could Include: 

  • Too many unsuccessful login attempts
  • VPN (Virtual Private Network) usage
  • Consistent transactions
  • Session Times Out
  • Disobeying Terms & Conditions


So...

To Re-Enable it:

As you might suspect, no one here would know the reason for this occurrence, of course. So, contact Apple Support. They’ll know why this occurred and will run you right through the fix.

Contact Apple Support:

Note: Phone calls are taking a bit to go through at the moment, due do lots of calls. With the Coronavirus Pandemic, many are at home at the moment, with much time on their hands to contact Apple. So, just stay on the line, and you will get through :)

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