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Forgot password for apple id

I just forund an older iPhone belonged to my wife. It has an older apple id which is no longer used and we have forgotten the password. I tried to find info on internet and apple, but I don´t get anywhere. Can you help?

iPhone 6

Posted on Oct 11, 2021 8:21 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2021 8:31 AM

Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID [Account] password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071


If necessary and you are willing to wait, Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership).


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Oct 11, 2021 8:31 AM in response to ingemar51

Click on this link to read what to do "If you forgot your Apple ID [Account] password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT201487


or go directly to this link --> http://iforgot.apple.com/


Also read about "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071


If necessary and you are willing to wait, Apple can completely reset a device if a person can provide sufficient evidence of valid ownership. Do this online at: Activation Lock support request - https://al-support.apple.com/#/additional-support Apple says, "Proof of ownership documentation is required," but does not state what currently constitutes proof. Prior to this new online service Apple typically required the original receipt issued by Apple or an Apple Authorized Reseller and documented provenance (so typically it would be the original owner who does this, or a descendant with legal proof of ownership).


Forgot password for apple id

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