Forgot Your Apple ID and Password? The Complete Recovery Guide (2025)

Part 1. How to Find Your Apple ID When "Forgot Apple ID" Happens

If you forget your Apple ID and can't sign in, there are various ways to recover it. After examining devices where you may be logged in, use Apple's official lookup tool. If you still can't find it, the most reliable method is using Dr.Fone – Password Manager (iOS) to automatically scan and recover your Apple ID stored on your device.

Method 1. Check Devices Where You May Already Be Signed In

Before trying advanced methods, first check whether your Apple ID is already signed in on one of your devices. This is the fastest solution when you forgot my Apple ID email but are still logged in somewhere.

1. On iPhone/iPad

• Step 1. Go to "Settings."
• Step 2. At the top, tap your name.
• Step 3. Your Apple ID email appears right under your name.

2. On Mac

• Step 1. Go to "Apple Menu > System Settings."
• Step 2. Click your Apple ID.

Your Apple ID appears in the left pane.

3. On iCloud.com (if already logged in)

• Step 1. Open a browser where you usually stay signed in.
• Step 2. Go to "iCloud.com."
• Step 3. If logged in, click your Account Settings to view your Apple ID.

4. In the App Store or iTunes

• Step 1. Open App Store on your Mac device.
• Step 2. Tap your profile photo.
• Step 3. Your Apple ID email is displayed.

This method helps users who forgot Apple id but are still logged in on at least one device.

Method 2. Retrieve Your Apple ID Using Dr.Fone – Password Manager (Primary Method)

Dr.Fone - Password Manager is basically an all-in-one set of tools for iPhone and iPad users, aimed at allowing them to securely view, recover, and manage their saved passwords in a simple way. In case you have forgotten the Wi-Fi passwords, email logins, Apple ID details, Screen Time passcodes, or app and website credentials, Dr.Fone will just scan your device and get everything back for you without the need for jailbreaking. Considering the strong data protection, a high recovery success rate, and the ability to export credentials into password managers like 1Password or LastPass, it is a safe and convenient means of ensuring that you don't misplace your login information again.

Key Features:

• Retrieves Apple ID credentials from iDevice
• Recovers Wi-Fi passwords
• Finds email passwords (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, AOL, Yahoo, ProtonMail)
• Retrieves app and website passwords (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Google, Netflix, Reddit , LinkedIn .)
• Recovers Screen Time passcode
• 100% secure scanning — no data loss
• Supports Newest iOS & iPadOS
• Simple and fast — ideal when you forgot your Apple ID and password

Dr.Fone - Password Manager (iOS)

Key Features of Dr.Fone- Password Manager

• Unlock and manage various passcodes, PINs, Face IDs, Apple ID, WhatsApp password reset, and touch ID without limitations.
• To find your password on an iOS device, it effectively functions without harming or leaking your information.
• Ease your job by finding any strong password across various platforms to manage multiple email accounts.
• The installation of Dr.Fone on your device won't take much space without any disturbing ads.

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Retrieve Your Apple ID With Dr.Fone – Password Manager (iOS)

• Step 1. Install Dr.Fone on your computer. Connect your iPhone/iPad device and select "Password Manager."



• Step 2. Click "Start Scan," and Dr.Fone will begin scanning stored passwords, including your Apple ID.



• Step 3. Once the scan completes, you will see:
  • Apple ID email
  • Apple ID password (if saved)
  • Other recovered passwords you may need

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Part 2. How to Reset Apple ID Password When I Forgot My Apple ID Password

Once you have located your Apple ID, change the password. In case you do not remember the password to your Apple ID, the Apple password, or the email, this part will assist you. It is similar to that of a file, and had you forgotten the Apple ID but still knew the device data, these steps would work.

1. Reset password from an iPhone/iPad

If you are signed in on your iPhone or iPad:

• Step 1. Go to "Settings."
• Step 2. Tap Your Name.
• Step 3. Tap "Password & Security."
• Step 4. Select "Change Password."
• Step 5. Follow the prompts to reset.

2. Reset Password from a Mac

If you use a Mac, then follow the steps below:

• Step 1. Open "System Settings."
• Step 2. Click your "Apple ID."
• Step 3. Select "Password & Security."
• Step 4. Click "Change Password."
• Step 5. Verify with your Mac password.

This is helpful if you forgot my Apple ID and password but still have your Mac.

3. Reset Password from Another Device via Browser

If you are not signed in anywhere:

• Step 1. Open any browser, and go to iforgot.apple.com.
• Step 2. Enter your Apple ID.
• Step 3. After receiving "Reset Password" notification, click "Allow." Follow these password reset instructions.

4. Verification Methods

During the reset, Apple may ask for:

• Two-factor authentication on a trusted device
• Trusted phone number for SMS codes
• Backup email for password reset

These help confirm your identity.

5. Troubleshooting Common Problems

If you face issues:

• No access to trusted number: Use a trusted device or backup email
• Can't receive verification code: Restart your device or switch networks
• 2FA failing: Try account recovery at iforgot.apple.com

These steps help when you i can t remember my Apple ID or when normal verification does not work.

Part 3. What to Do If You Forgot Both Your Apple ID and Password

A simple procedure can restore your Apple ID and password if you forget them. Get back on track.

Step 1. Scan All Apple ID Credentials on Your Device

Check your Apple ID login.

• In iPhone/iPad, click "Settings > [Your Name]."
• Open "Apple Menu > System Settings > Apple ID" on Mac.

It instantly displays your device's Apple ID.

Step 2. Find Your Device's Valid Apple ID

If multiple Apple IDs are on different devices, choose one for iCloud, App Store, or Find My. Make sure you reset the right account.

Step 3. Recover the Stored Password to Login

After verifying your Apple ID email, visit iforgot.apple.com. Use Apple ID and verify to reset password and restore access.

Step 4. Final Solution: Account Recovery Contact

If traditional recovery fails, use your Account Recovery Contact, a trusted individual who can verify your identity.

• On iPhone/iPad: Go to "Settings > [Your Name] > Sign-In & Security > Recovery Contacts." Add and authenticate.

• On Mac: Navigate to "Apple Menu > System Settings > [Your Name] > Sign-In & Security > Recovery Contacts > Add."

If your contact agrees, they can safely restore your locked Apple ID.

Part 4. How to Avoid "Forgot My Apple ID and Password" Problems in the Future

1. Why Users Keep Forgetting Apple ID Credentials

Most of the time users don't forget intentionally. They forget because life is getting nice and they don't use their Apple ID on a daily basis. Below are the main reasons:

• Too many online accounts: People are using many apps and websites. As for so many passwords, it becomes quite easy to say, "I forgot my Apple ID password."
• More than one Apple ID: Sometimes users by mistake create two or three Apple IDs. Later on, they don't remember which one they used. That is why people often say that they have forgotten their Apple ID or my Apple ID password.
• Rarely used passwords: If you do not sign in often, you stop recalling your password.
• Changing email addresses: This causes users to say, "i forgot my Apple ID password and email."
• Stress or rush: Many people forget passwords when they need them fast.

2. How a Password Manager Solves This

The easiest way to stop all these problems is to store your Apple ID safely. A password manager keeps your Apple ID and password in one protected place so you never lose them again.

Dr.Fone – Password Manager is the ideal tool for iPhone and iPad users. It can scan your device and find all saved emails and passwords. It shows your Apple IDs clearly, organizes them, and keeps them safe. When you need them, the tool can retrieve them at once.

Conclusion

Apple accounts can be perplexing, and forgetting your Apple ID makes signing in, downloading apps, and utilizing iCloud difficult. This instruction covered Apple ID reset, password recovery, and device scanning for preserved login data. You learnt how to use Apple Account Recovery when nothing works.

Organization of your Apple ID is the greatest approach to avoid these complications. Never say "I have forgotten my Apple ID password" again with Dr.Fone - Password Manager . Recovering your Apple ID is easy with the appropriate techniques and tools.

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