Forgot iCloud Password? How to Recover or Reset

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All Apple user know that iCloud account is necessary for using their iPhone/iPad, so, what to do if you forget the iCloud password?

Part 1: How to Reset iCloud Account without Password via iMyFone LockWiper

Conversely, you can also use iMyFone LockWiper reset activated iPhone. Irrespective of whether the device has the Find My iPhone feature on or off, LockWiper will help you reset iPhone without knowing the iCloud password. It is very easy to use and does its job very quickly.

The steps are shown below: Note: For resetting iPhone without icloud password, firstly, you should make sure your iPhone is activated and you can access to the Settings of your iPhone.

Step 1. Download the program on your computer and run it, then connect your device to the computer.

Step 2. Pick the Unlock Appld ID option on the home interface.

Step 3. Follow the instructions it shows to reset all settings on your iPhone, then it will start to reset your iCloud.

Once the process is completed, the previous iCloud account will no longer be registered in the device; you can now set up a new iCloud account on your iPhone.

Part 2: How to Delete iCloud Account from Setting

If forget the iCloud password and want to reset your iCloud account without entering the password, here is the guide.

Step 1: Go to settings and tap on iCloud.
Step 2: When you are prompted to put a password, type in a random number in its place.
Step 3: Press ‘Done’ and iCloud will tell you that the password is incorrect.
Step 4: Tap on OK and then Cancel.
Step 5: You will be taken to the iCloud page again. Once more, press Account, erase the description and tap on ‘DONE.'
Step 6: It will take you back to the main iCloud page without the option of a password. The “find my iPhone” feature will be turned off. Scroll down and press delete.

Part 3: Reset iCloud without Password: Recover iCloud password with ‘My Apple ID'

If you've forgotten your iCloud password, you can make use of Apple's "My Apple ID" service to recover it.
To do this, follow the simple steps below:

Step 1: Open Safari and enter appleid.apple.com.
Step 2: Click on Forgot ID or password, fill in your Apple ID and click next.
You can use email authentication to confirm your identity to Apple as it is easier. Apple will then send an email to the backup account it has on record.
Step 3: Check your email accounts to see if the email has come.
Step 4: Once you've received the email with the message 'How to Reset Your Apple ID Password,' Click the Reset Now link in the email and follow the instructions.

Part 4: How to Create a New iCloud Account

It’s also easy to create a new iCloud account:

Step 1: Tap on settings and the ‘mail, contact, calendars’, ‘add account’, ‘iCloud’ buttons in that order.
Step 2: Proceed to tap on ‘Create a new Apple ID’ button at the bottom of the page.
Step 3: Enter your date of birth and tap on the ‘Next’ button on the right side of the page.
Step 4: Enter you first and last name and then your email address in the ‘Email’ input field.
Step 5: Proceed to create and verify a password and then tap ‘Next’ in the upper right corner.
Step 6: Provide answers to the three security questions and tap ‘Next.' Enter an optional rescue email for security reason.
Step 7: Complete the process by reviewing the new Apple ID Important Note and clicking ‘Agree’ in the bottom right corner.