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I am struggling to set my iCloud, the password is always incorrect please help

I can’t set my iCloud the password is incorrect all the time

Posted on Oct 2, 2021 11:37 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2021 1:19 AM

How is Apple ID account set up if it is set up with secondary authentication do you have correct answers for respective questions , date of birth , rescue mail address and its password .

Reset Apple ID password using find my iPhone .

On your iPhone device , click on home scroll to the next page > click on extras > you will find find my iPhone click on it , enter your Apple ID only , click on forgot Apple ID or password , click on next.

Reset options - choose how would you like to reset your password ( a )

Click on reset through mail and click on ok .


Then open your rescue mail with web browser ( server account ) , open mail > click on reset password > two fields will be shown .

( a ) new password …..

( b ) verify password ….

Enter the credentials , and click on reset password , the password is changed .

If you click on - answer security questions - click on the right arrow .

Date of birth , verify your date of birth to continue > fill up the credentials > click on next and same pop up window will appear .

New password ….

Verify password ….

Fill up the credentials and click on reset password , the password is changed .

See the article If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Check this link if your Apple ID address is also correct and it is verified https://iforgot.apple.com/appleid#!&section=appleid

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Oct 3, 2021 1:19 AM in response to nomthokozo

How is Apple ID account set up if it is set up with secondary authentication do you have correct answers for respective questions , date of birth , rescue mail address and its password .

Reset Apple ID password using find my iPhone .

On your iPhone device , click on home scroll to the next page > click on extras > you will find find my iPhone click on it , enter your Apple ID only , click on forgot Apple ID or password , click on next.

Reset options - choose how would you like to reset your password ( a )

Click on reset through mail and click on ok .


Then open your rescue mail with web browser ( server account ) , open mail > click on reset password > two fields will be shown .

( a ) new password …..

( b ) verify password ….

Enter the credentials , and click on reset password , the password is changed .

If you click on - answer security questions - click on the right arrow .

Date of birth , verify your date of birth to continue > fill up the credentials > click on next and same pop up window will appear .

New password ….

Verify password ….

Fill up the credentials and click on reset password , the password is changed .

See the article If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support

Check this link if your Apple ID address is also correct and it is verified https://iforgot.apple.com/appleid#!&section=appleid

I am struggling to set my iCloud, the password is always incorrect please help

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