I can't remember the password I used when I did a "backup to computer". Does this mean that my only option for backing up my iphone from now on is using the cloud? #I've tried any PW i can recall ever using, I must have gotten creative darn it.#

I did a backup decided to do a full backup with a password. I forgot the password I used (it was a couple of months ago and I must have gotten creative with it.) Without that password the option to back up to my computer is dead, right? My only option for backup will be the cloud. I want to be sure I understand the mess I am in.    I have tried the passwords I have used before, I cannot believe I did this

This is asked and answered many, many times each and every day, iincluding several in the past few minutes.
The forum search bar is on the right side of this page as is the More Like This section.
You will find your answer there many times over.
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