Your Apple Account is the key to everything you do on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. It keeps your purchases, subscriptions and personal data secure. If you think your account has been hacked, if you’ve logged in on a shared device or if you haven’t updated your password in a while, it’s a good idea to update it. Apple officially rebranded Apple ID as Apple Account in 2024, but your login details work the same way. We’ll walk you through how to reset or change your Apple Account password on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or the web.
How to change your Apple Account password on your iPhone or iPad
The fastest way to update your password is through your device’s settings. This method works for iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro devices, and can also be started on Apple Watches if you have Stolen Device Protection enabled.
Navigate to Settings > Your Name > Sign-In & Security. Tap Change Password. You’ll need to enter your current password or device passcode. Enter your new password and confirm the new password. Tap Change.
If you want to change your child’s Apple Account password, you can do so if you have an iPhone, iPad or Apple Vision Pro running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS or visionOS with two-factor authentication turned on.
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Navigate to Settings > Family > Your child’s account. Tap Apple Account & Password. Tap Change Child’s Name Password. You’ll be prompted to enter your device passcode and follow the onscreen instructions.
How to change your Apple Account password on your Mac
If you’re on macOS Sequoia or later, the process is just as simple. Although the general process is the same as in previous macOS versions, specific menu names may be different.
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