What happens if you set up you mac email 17 years ago and forgot the answers to your security questions?

I started my mac email account 17 years ago and I can't remember my security question answers so I can change my password. What can I do?

You need to ask Apple to reset your security questions; ways of doing so include clicking here and picking a method for your country, and filling out and submitting this form.
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  • HT1918 what do you do if you forgot the answers to your security questions?

    i forgot the answers i put for my security questions, what do i do?

    If you have a rescue email address set up on your account then you can try going to https://appleid.apple.com/ and click 'Manage your Apple ID' on the right-hand side of that page and log into your account. Then click on 'Password and Security' on the left-hand side of that page and on the right-hand side you might see an option to send security question reset info to your rescue email address.
    If you don't have a rescue email address set up then go to Express Lane  and select 'iTunes' from the list of 'products' in the middle of the screen.
    Then select 'iTunes Store', and on the next screen select 'Account Management'
    Next choose 'iTunes Store Account Questions' or 'iTunes Store account security' (it appears to vary by country) and fill in that you'd like your security questions/answers reset.
    You should get an email reply within about 24 hours (and check your Spam folder as well as your Inbox).
    Or you could see if the second half of Kappy's reply in this thread helps : https://discussions.apple.com/message/20357006#20357006

  • I have no rescue e-mail and forgot the answers to my security questions. What do I do now?

    I put money on my Apple ID, but now it's askinh me for my security question, which is such a long time ago I can not remember them... Neither can I tecall any rescue e-mail. So what do I do now?

    How to reset your Apple ID security questions
    Go to appleid.apple.com and click on the blue button that says 'Manage Your Apple ID'.
    Log in with your Apple ID and password. If you have forgotten your Apple ID password, go to iforgot.apple.com first to reset your password with a password recovery email.
    Go to the Password & Security section on the left side. Then underneath the security questions click on the link that says 'Forgot your answers? Send reset security info email to [email]'.  This will generate an automated e-mail that will allow you to reset your security questions. 
    If that doesn't work, or  there is no rescue email link available, then you will need assistance from Apple Account Security. Follow this procedure:
    click on 'Temporary Support PIN' that is in the bottom left side, and generate a 4-digit PIN for the Apple Account Security Advisor you will be contacting later. 
    Next, go to getsupport.apple.com. If you see a message that says 'There are no products registered to this Apple ID, simply click on 'See all products and services'.
    Choose 'More Products & Services', then 'Apple ID'.
    A new page will open.  Choose 'Other Apple ID Topics', then 'Forgotten Apple ID Security Questions'.
    Click the blue 'Continue' button.
    Select the contact option that suits your needs best.
    The above information quoted with gratitude from TJBUSMC1973, another user in these forums.
    Forum Tip: Since you're new here, you've probably not discovered the Search feature available on every Communities page, but next time, it might save you time (and everyone else from having to answer the same question multiple times) if you search a couple of ways for a topic, both in the relevant forums and in the Apple Knowledge Base before you post a question.
    Regards.

  • What do you do if you forgot the answers to your security questions

    Please help me

    You need to contact Apple to get the questions reset. Click here, phone them, and ask for the Account Security team, or fill out and submit this form.
    Whichever method you use, you probably won't get a response until the 26th. If you absolutely must make a purchase before then, create a new Apple ID; you won't be able to transfer previous purchases or iTunes Store credit to it.
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  • HT5312 i forgot the answer to my security question which was required by apple to purches an app.. i would appricate any advice on what i should do.   thank you

    i forgot the answer to my security question which was required by apple to purches an app.. i would appricate any advice on what i should do.
    thank you.
    Mosab azdein

    Hi Mva,
    If you set up a Rescue email address:
    Go into Manage Your AppleID, https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/, select Password and Security, and click the first option (see below), and you will be able to proceed from there..... (I HOPE the first button is showing for you!)
    Reset your password
    You can change or reset the password for your Apple ID account by providing some information.
    Select your authentication method.
    Email authentication: To access your information, we will send an email to the rescue email address on file for you.
      Answer security questions: To access your information, you will need to answer the security question(s) provided when you originally created your Apple ID.
    If you did not set up a Rescue email address:
    1. Go to Express Lane  and select 'iTunes' from the list of 'products' in the middle of the screen.
       Then select 'iTunes Store', and on the next screen select 'Account Management'
       Next choose 'Apple ID Account Security' and fill in that you'd like your security   
       questions/answers reset.
    You should get an email reply within about 24 hours (and check your Spam folder as well as your Inbox)
    2. Once your questions have been reset, and you set up new ones, also set up a RESCUE EMAIL ADDRESS, so if you forget them again, you won't have to go through all of this.....
    Hope this helps!
    Cheers,
    GB

  • What do you do if you forget the answers to your security questions?

    I forgot the answers to my security questions...what do I do?

    Forgotten Security Questions / Answers...
    See Here > Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
              Ask to speak with the Account Security Team...
    Or Email Here  >  Apple  Support  iTunes Store  Contact
    More Info >  Apple ID: All about Apple ID security questions
    Note:
    You can only set up and/or change a Rescue Email Before you forget the questions/answers

  • HT5312 i forgot the answer to my security question which was required by apple to purches an app.. i would appricate any advice on what i should do.   thank you. Truong Thanh Cong

    i forgot the answer to my security question which was required by apple to purches an app.. i would appricate any advice on what i should do.
    thank you.
    Truong Thanh Cong

    I had this same problem.
    Go to http://expresslane.apple.com.
    hit iTunes
    hit itunes store
    hit account management
    hit forgotten AppleID security questions.
    hit continue and enter your phone number
    apple support will call you and guide you through the reset process

  • I forgot the answers to my security questions, and the reset e-mail was never sent.  How do I notify apple that they never sent me the reset e-mail?  Thank you.

    I'm trying to download apps on my new iphone 5s, and I forgot the answers to my security questions.  The reset e-mail was never sent.  How do I notify apple that they never sent me the reset e-mail?  Thank you.

    Hello there, movies989.
    The following Knowledge Base article provides some great steps for issues with Apple ID security questions and contacting Apple Support:
    Apple ID: All about Apple ID security questions
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5665
    Of particular use in your case:
    What should I do if I don't remember the answers to my Apple ID security questions?
    Try answering them at least once to see if you can get them right, even if you are not sure you remember the answers to your security questions.
    If you are confident you can't remember them, try one of the following:
    If you have three security questions and a rescue email address
    sign in to My Apple ID and select the Password and Security tab to send an email to your rescue email address to reset your security questions and answers. 
    If you have one security question and you know your Apple ID passwordsign in to My Apple ID and select the Password and Security tab to reset your security question.
    If you have one security question, but don't remember your Apple ID password
    contact Apple Support for assistance. Learn more about creating a temporary support PIN to help Apple confirm your identity when you contact Apple Support.
    Note: If you have forgotten your password and answer your security questions incorrectly too many times in a row, you will be unable to try to answer your security questions for a period of time. During that time you will not be able to reset your password and will not have access to your account.
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
    Cheers,
    Pedro.

  • HT201303 Do any of you apple geniuses out there know how to retrieve the answers to your security questions or at least reset them?  Apparently its to much for the support team. Can't get an answer out of them...

    Do any of you apple geniuses out there know how to retrieve the answers to your security questions or at least reset them?  Apparently its to much for the support team. Can't get an answer out of them...

    Reset Security Questions
    Frequently asked questions about Apple ID
    Manage My Apple ID
    Or you can email iTunes Support at iTunes Store Support.
    If all else fails:
    Go to: Apple Express Lane;
    Under Product Categories choose iTunes;
    Then choose iTunes Store;
    Then choose Account Management;
    Press Continue;
    Now choose iTunes Store Security and answer the bullet questions, then click Continue;
    Sign in with your Apple ID and press Continue;
    Under Contact Options fill out the information and advise iTunes that you would like your security/challenge questions reset;
    Click Send.
    You should get a response within 24 hours by email.
    Presently there appears to be problems on Apple's end, so it may be quite some time before they respond.
    Another user posted the following:
    I got some help from an apple assistant on the phone.
    It is kind of round about way to get in
    Here is what he said to do and it is working for me...
    1) on the device that is asking you for the security questions go to "settings", > "store" > tap the Apple ID and choose view"Apple ID" and sign in.
    2) Tap on payment information and add a credit/debit card of your preference then select "done", in the upper right corner
    3) sign out and back into iTunes on the device by going to "settings"> "store" > tap the Apple ID and choose "sign-out" > Tap "sign -in" > "use existing Apple ID" and you should be asked to verify your security code for the credit /debit card and NOT the security questions.
    4) At this time you can remove the card by going back in to edit the payment info and selecting "none" as the card type then saving the changes by selecting "done". You should now be able to use your iTunes store credit without answering the security questions.
    It's working for me ...I just have to put in my 3 digit security pin from the credit card I am using.
    Good Luck friends!

  • HT201303 How do you reset the answers to your security questions in the iTunes store?

    I was trying to make a purchase on the iTunes store from my computer but forgot the answers to my security questions. I can log in with my Apple ID and password with no problems, it's just that when I am prompted to answer two security questions to complete the purchase, I've been getting one (or both of them) wrong. Can anyone help me reset the questions?

    Check the AppleCare number for your country here:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
    Call them up, and let them know you would like to be transferred to the Account Security Team.

  • How do you get the answers to your security questions in order to buy an app on iphone?

    How do you get the answers to your security questions in order to purchase an app on iphone?

    You 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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  • How do you unlock your itunes account when you can't remember the answers to your security questions?

    How do you unlock your itunes account when you can't remember the answers to your security questions?

    Click here for information. If you can't get the answers emailed to you for some reason, contact the iTunes Store staff via the link in that article.
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  • Hi guys i forgot the answers of my security question please tell me what sould i do ??

    hi guys i forgot the answers of my security question please tell me what sould i do ??

    Alternatives for Help Resetting Security Questions and/or Rescue Mail
         1. If you have a valid rescue email address, then use this procedure:
             Rescue email address and how to reset Apple ID security questions.
         2. Fill out and submit this form. Select the topic, Account Security. You must
             have a Rescue Email to use this option.
         3. This is the only option if you do not already have a valid Rescue Email.
             These are telephone numbers for contacting Apple Support in your country.
             Apple ID- Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security. Select
             the appropriate country and call. Ask to speak to the Account Security Team.
         4. Account security issues almost always require you to speak directly to an
             Apple representative to securely establish your identity as the account holder.
             You can set it up so that Apple calls you, either immediately or at a time
             convenient to you.
                1. Go to www.apple.com/support.
                2. Choose Contact Support and click Contact Us.
                3. Choose Other Apple ID Topics and choose the appropriate topic for
                    your issue.
                4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
             Note: If you have already forgotten your security questions, then you cannot
             set up a rescue email address in order to reset them. You must set up
             the rescue email address beforehand.
    Your Apple ID: Manage My Apple ID.
                            Apple ID- All about Apple ID security questions.

  • HT5312 What should i do if i forgot the answers of my security question?

    What should i do if i forgot the answers of my security question?  I

    If you have a rescue email address (which is not the same thing as an alternate email address) set up on your account then steps 1 to 5 on the page that you posted from should let you reset them : go to https://appleid.apple.com/ and click 'Manage your Apple ID' on the right-hand side of that page and log into your account, then click on 'Password and Security' on the left-hand side of that page and on the right-hand side you should see an option to send security question reset info to your rescue email address.
    If you don't have a rescue email address (you won't be able to add one until you can answer 2 of your questions) then you won't get the reset option - you will need to contact iTunes Support / Apple to get the questions reset.
    Contacting Apple about account security : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
    When they've been reset (and if you don't already have a rescue email address) you can then use the steps half-way down the page that you posted from to add a rescue email address for potential future use

  • HT5312 i forgot the answer to my security question which was required by apple to purches an app.. i would appricate any advice on what i should do.  

    i forgot the answer to my security question which was required by apple to purches an app.. i would appricate any advice on what i should do.

    Hi Oms3ad,
    If you set up a Rescue email address:
    Go into Manage Your AppleID, https://appleid.apple.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MyAppleId.woa/, select Password and Security, and click the first option (see below), and you will be able to proceed from there..... (I HOPE the first button is showing for you!)
    Reset your password
    You can change or reset the password for your Apple ID account by providing some information.
    Select your authentication method.
    Email authentication: To access your information, we will send an email to the rescue email address on file for you.
      Answer security questions: To access your information, you will need to answer the security question(s) provided when you originally created your Apple ID.
    If you did not set up a Rescue email address:
    1. Go to Express Lane  and select 'iTunes' from the list of 'products' in the middle of the screen.
       Then select 'iTunes Store', and on the next screen select 'Account Management'
       Next choose 'Forgotten Security Questions' and fill in that you'd like your security   
       questions/answers reset.
    You should get an email reply within about 24 hours (and check your Spam folder as well as your Inbox)
    2. Once your questions have been reset, and you set up new ones, also set up a RESCUE EMAIL ADDRESS, so if you forget them again, you won't have to go through all of this.....

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