I need to reset a forgotton master password.
I forgot the master password, how can I reset it or clear it?
Hi George,
It is easy to reset but that then you loose all the stored passwords, so before doing that try to list all paswords and sites you sue with passwords, with the passwords that you remmember. Also it may be worth you making a final attempt to try all likley master passwords, including any likley typos you could have made.
* see [[forgot my master password]] <-- clickable link --
John
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You cannot and need to ask Apple to reset your security questions; ways of contacting them include clicking here and picking a method for your country, phoning AppleCare and asking for the Account Security team, and filling out and submitting this form.
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Here are the instructions, as I have them:
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You can also delete the old account if you want to free up some hard drive space.
Good luck!
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HT4759 I can't remember my answer to the security question and I need to reset my apple id password
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Start here (change country if necessary) and navigate to 'Password and Security', reset your security questions using the link provided, you will receive an email to your rescue address, use the link in the email and reset your security questions.
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