What should I do if I forget my Apple ID account? Apple ID retrieval method

When using Apple mobile phones, the Apple ID account is an indispensable and important identity for users. However, sometimes we forget the Apple ID account for various reasons, which brings a lot of inconvenience to device use and data security. So, if we forget the Apple ID account, how can we retrieve it? This article will introduce the method of retrieving Apple ID in detail to help you regain control of your device.

Common ways to retrieve Apple ID

1、 Forgot ID and password recovery

If your Apple ID does not enable dual authentication, you can directly "forget the password" in [Settings], and then reset the ID password with the help of the lock screen password.

1. On the Apple device, open [Settings] - [Apple ID], pull down to find "Log out".

2. In the pop-up Apple ID password input interface, click "Forgot password?".

3. In the "Enter iPhone Password" stage, enter the lock screen password to reset the ID password. If you have forgotten the lock screen password, you can also reset the password through other trusted methods.

4. In the "Enter iPhone Password" interface, enter the [Lock Screen Password] to enter the "New Apple ID Password" reset interface, and then you can reset the ID password.

2、 Retrieved through official verification of Apple

When creating an ID, you will find that Apple often asks users to fill in their names, phone numbers, verified Q&A information, etc. When the ID password is forgotten, you can retrieve the ID password through these methods.

1. Open the official Apple ID website https://appleid.apple.com/ In the "Login" interface, you can click "Forgot AppleID and Password".

2. Enter the Apple ID account and the graphic verification code, and click "Continue" to enter the next step.

3. At present, Apple must use the phone number for verification. When receiving the verification code, it can also click "Cannot use this number" to use other methods for verification.

4. After the mailbox verification interface appears, the mailbox verification can be used if the mailbox is in normal use. If the verification still fails, click "Unable to use this e-mail address?".

5. Reset the ID and password according to the prompts on the Apple official website interface until you can use the information you already know.

Exclusive account

If you need a finished product Apple ID account, you can directly click the icon link to purchase an exclusive ID account. The regular platform download is 100% secure. When you sell, you can delete the backup information immediately without repeated sales.

How to deal with Apple ID failure

Re register an Apple ID

If you still cannot retrieve the original Apple ID after trying all the above methods, you can choose to re register an Apple ID. Although this requires you to re-enter some personal information and re enable the device, it can help you get a new, secure Apple ID. When re registering, please remember the new account and password for future use.

Retrieved through Apple's official customer service

If none of the above methods can help you find your original Apple ID, you can contact Apple's official customer service for consultation and help. Apple customer service personnel will ask you to provide some necessary information to confirm your identity, such as device model, purchase date, mobile phone number, etc. After providing necessary information, Apple customer service may help you find your original Apple ID or provide other solutions.

Protect your Apple ID account

Set strong password

In order to avoid Apple ID theft or disclosure, it is recommended that users set a strong password. The strong password shall contain upper and lower case letters, numbers and special characters, and shall be at least 8 digits long. In addition, in order to improve security, it is recommended to change the password regularly.

Turn on dual authentication

To further protect the security of your Apple ID account, it is recommended that you enable the dual authentication function. After dual authentication is enabled, you need to provide other authentication methods (such as mobile phone number or trusted device) besides password to ensure that only authorized personnel can access your Apple ID account.

Carefully handle unfamiliar links and download attachments from unknown sources

In our daily life, we should carefully handle unfamiliar links and download attachments from unknown sources to avoid being attacked by malware, which may lead to the disclosure of Apple ID account. In addition, do not easily disclose personal information and passwords to strangers or untrusted websites.

In daily life, it is very important to protect the security of your Apple ID account. If you forget your Apple ID account, you can retrieve it by the above method. If the original account cannot be retrieved, you can re register one or contact Apple's official customer service for help. At the same time, in order to improve security, we should set strong passwords, enable dual authentication, and carefully handle unfamiliar links and download attachments from unknown sources.

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