Recover Apple ID password
I need to find my Apple ICloud password, I can’t remember security questions and I don’t have the old email address anymore
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It depends on what you did with your 'old Apple ID'. If you have deleted it, it is no longer valid, it simply no longer exists and it no longer works.
To understand about a deleted Apple ID, see the Apple articles below:
How to delete your Apple ID account
How to delete your Apple ID account – Apple Support (UK)
Understand and control the personal information that you store with Apple
Understand and control the personal information that you store with Apple - Apple Support
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If you've ever requested to deactivate your Apple ID, see
See -> How to deactivate your Apple ID account
How to deactivate your Apple ID account – Apple Support (UK)
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How to temporarily deactivate your Apple ID
Sign in with your Apple ID at privacy.apple.com on a Mac, PC, iPhone or iPad, and select "Request to deactivate your account". If you can’t see this option, it means that this feature is not available in your country or region.
When you request to deactivate your account, you receive a unique alphanumeric access code. Make sure that you keep this access code in a safe place – you must have it to reactivate your account.
After we verify that you are the account holder making the request, we deactivate your account.
Can I reactivate my account?
Yes. If you request account deactivation, you'll receive a unique alphanumeric access code. When you're ready to reactivate your Apple ID, contact Apple Support, provide your access code and we’ll help you reactivate your account. If you lose this code, we won't be able to help reactivate your account.
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If you stil have / know that Apple ID, check your Apple ID via your email box, see this Apple article: If you forgot your Apple ID
If you forgot your Apple ID email address or phone number - Apple Support
OR see -> Having trouble signing in?
https://iforgot.apple.com/password/verify/appleid
Try this -> If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud
If you can't connect or sign in to iCloud - Apple Support
See also -> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security
Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support
I can’t remember security questions
See this Apple article: If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions
If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions - Apple Support
Scroll to -> Reset your security questions
- Go to iforgot.apple.com.
- Enter your Apple ID, then select Continue.
- Choose the option to reset your security questions, then select Continue.
- Enter your Apple ID password, then select Continue.
- Follow the onscreen steps to verify your identity. The information you’re asked to provide may vary based on your account details and other factors. If you don't get any options to verify your identity, you can't reset your security questions at this time.
- Choose new security questions and answers and select Continue. See our tips for choosing security questions and keeping your account secure.
After you reset your security questions, you might want to set up two-factor authentication instead. It's the best way to keep your account secure, and you won't need to remember any security questions. You can set up two-factor authentication right from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 or later or your Mac with OS X El Capitan or later.
If you answer your security questions incorrectly too many times in a row, you temporarily can't use your security questions. Try to reset your questions after the waiting period ends.
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