I recently reset my phone and I have been asked to activate my iphone but I don't know either my email or password and I cannot get on to my phone any ideas what I can do

I recently reset my phone and I have been asked to activate my iphone but I don't know either my email or password and I cannot get on to my phone any ideas what I can do?

Hi Meganmay22,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like the iPhone is in a status called Activation Lock. Please use the following article for information on Activation Lock; it includes information on locating your Apple ID.
iCloud: Find My iPhone Activation Lock in iOS 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5818
Have a great day,
Joe

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