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why is it so hard for apple recovery to change your password when you forgot it

Posted on Apr 8, 2022 3:28 PM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2022 3:36 PM

Check here -> see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID password

If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

 

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


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Apr 8, 2022 5:38 PM in response to samson207

The Recovery Process is an automated process and the length of time it takes can vary a lot. Apple ID Support can only answer your questions. They can't intervene in or speed up the process. The article below has some suggestions to shorten the time the process takes.


Apple ID - Recover your Apple ID with two-factor authentication account recovery.   *


The only way to reset it instantly is to remember the password and sign into your Apple ID.

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