How do you get past Apple ID security questions?
If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID 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.
How can I recover my Apple ID without email or security question?
Accounts with or without security questions Go to your Apple ID account page and click “Forgot Apple ID or password.” Enter your Apple ID. Did you forget your Apple ID? Select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
How can I unlock my Apple ID without password or security question?
Go to your Apple ID Account Page and then click on the “Forget Apple ID or Passcode”. Enter your locked Apple ID, select the option for resetting your password, and then hit the “Continue” option. Enter your recovery key. Choose your trusted device where you would like to receive a verification code.
How do I reset my Apple ID if I forgot everything?
Go to your Apple ID account page and click “Forgot Apple ID or password.” Enter your Apple ID. Did you forget your Apple ID? Select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
How long is the waiting period for Apple ID security questions?
Normally, about 24 hours. So see Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303. This document says “without proof of your identity via security questions and other carefully selected criteria, Apple Support can’t help you reset a password or perform any other actions on your account.”
How long does Apple ID recovery?
FYI, this recovery process can take as little as 3 hours. What makes it drag on is if your trusted phone number has changed since enabling 2FA, and you did not take the effort to to update your accunt. Also, if your method of payment has changed, including the CVV, and you do not update it in your Apple account.
How do I unlock my Apple ID account?
How to unlock a disabled Apple ID
- Head to iforgot.apple.com.
- Enter your Apple ID email.
- Follow along with the prompts to unlock your account.
- If you’re not successful, you can call Apple support at 800-APL-CARE (800-275-2273) or chat with an Apple specialist.
How do you unlock a locked Apple ID?
How do I reset my Apple ID password without a trusted number?
If you lost / can’t reach the trusted device or phone number associated with your Apple ID
- Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.
- On the Verify Your Identity screen, select “Can’t access your trusted devices?”
- In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key.
How can I recover my Apple ID without two factor authentication?
You can’t bypass 2FA. If you use security questions with your Apple ID, or if you don’t have access to a trusted device or phone number, go to iforgot.apple.com. Then you can unlock your account with your existing password or reset your password.
What to do if you forgot the answers to Your Apple ID security questions?
If you forgot your answers, use these steps to verify your identity, then 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.
How can I recover my forgotten Apple ID?
If you do remember the email attached to your lost Apple ID, you can just follow the below steps to recover the forgotten password. From any device go to the webpage of iforgot Apple id (iforgot.apple.com). Enter your Apple Account ID, usually the email address registered as your Apple or iCloud account.
What can I do to protect my Apple ID?
You need to lock down your Apple ID with stronger passwords that are unbreachable with frequent changes. Update your password every now and then. If you have logged into any device, simply sign out of every old device to protect your iPhone from unnecessary breaches. Use Two-Factor Authentication as a better approach to security protocol.
Is there a way to verify my identity?
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.