If you have forgotten your Apple ID password, it may cause some problems in the usage of your device, as Apple ID influences almost all usage of your iPhone. Fortunately, there are solutions to this issue.

What to do to reset your Apple ID password

Your Apple ID gives you access to your iCloud, devices, and more. So, without it, you could be locked out of an essential part of your personal and even professional life. 

So, below would be mentioned methods which can help you to solve this issue.

Via the Settings app

If you want to reset your Apple ID password using the Settings app, you should follow the steps which would be mentioned in the section below:

• First of all, you should head to the Settings app and click on your name at the top, then, you should select Password & Security which is followed by Change password. 

• After that, you should fill in the passcode you unlock your device with, next, you would be required to add a new password in the fields on the next screen and tap on Change. 

• To finish the process, you should fill in a new password on your other Apple devices

Via the iForgot website

If you want to reset your Apple ID password using the iForgot website, you should follow the steps which would be mentioned in the section below:

• First of all, you should head to iForgot.apple.com and fill in your Apple ID, then, you should tap on Continue. 

• After that, you should fill in your device’s passcode, then, and you should tap on Continue. 
• To finish the process, you should fill in your new desired password twice, then, you should click on Next or Change. It depends on the device.

Through a friend’s device

In case there is no access to your own iPhone or iPad, you can ask a friend to help you, either via the Apple Support app (newer devices) or Find My iPhone (iOS 9 through 12).

Via Apple Support app: 

• First of all, they should install the Apple Support app.
• After that, they should click on Passwords & Security.

• Then, they should tap on Reset Apple ID password followed by Get Started, and then A different Apple ID.

• To finish the process, they would be required to fill in your Apple ID, set up the new password, and follow the prompts until the confirmation message appears.

Via Find My iPhone: Your friend should head to the Find My iPhone app and, when prompted to sign in, they’d need to make sure the Apple ID field is blank. Then they should click on Forgot Apple ID or Password and follow the onscreen prompts.

How to reset your Apple ID password on a Mac

If you want to reset your Apple ID password on a Mac, you should follow the steps which would be mentioned in the section below:

• First of all, you should click on the Apple menu, located in the top-left corner of the screen and then, you should tap on System Preferences.
• After that, you should choose Apple ID.
• Then, you should click on Password & Security followed by Change Password.
• Next, you may be asked to fill in an administrator’s account password and then tap Ok.
• To finish the process, you should fill in your new password twice, as prompted then tap on Change

How to reset your Apple ID using Apple’s account recovery feature

If you want to reset your Apple ID via Apple’s account recovery feature, you should follow the steps which would b mentioned in the section below:

• First of all, you should head to the Settings app and click on your name, which may be found at the top of the screen
• After that, you should click on Password & Security.

• Then, you should tap on Account Recovery.

• Next, you should click on Add Recovery Contact twice.

• To finish the process, you should fill in your Apple ID password and follow the instructions to choose the desired recovery contacts.

As you can see, forgetting your Apple ID password isn’t a tragedy.