How Find Apple ID Password in 6 Simple Ways

Learn how to find your Apple ID password with or without resetting it. This guide covers iCloud Keychain, Keychain Access, Siri, recovery options, and more. Whether it is because you forgot the Apple ID password or simply want to reset your Apple ID password due to security concerns, this guide will offer available ways to do it.

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Gorilla

Updated on Sep 01, 2025

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👉Quick Answer:

You can't directly view your Apple ID password unless it was saved in iCloud Keychain. If it was, go to Settings > Passwords on your iPhone or open Keychain Access on your Mac to check saved credentials. If the password isn't saved, your only option is to reset it using iforgot.apple.com, a trusted Apple device, or your recovery key.

In this guide, we'll show you 6 effective ways to find or reset your Apple ID password — including methods that don't require resetting it.

How to Find Apple ID Password Without Resetting It (via iCloud Keychain)

If you're trying to find your Apple ID password without resetting it, it's important to understand that Apple doesn't offer a direct way to reveal your current password. However, if you've previously saved your Apple ID credentials using iCloud Keychain, there is a safe and effective way to view your password without changing it when you forgot Apple ID pasword.

Keychain Access (also known as iCloud Keychain) is a built-in password manager on Mac that stores your saved passwords, including your Apple ID (if saved previously).

Where to find apple id password? To check Apple ID password from iCloud Keychain on your iPhone, go directly to Settings > Passwords to view your Apple ID Password. If you are a Mac user, follow the steps below.

To find Apple ID password without resetting it on Mac:

Step 1. Open Keychain Access on your Mac by going to Applications > Utilities > Keychain Access.

Step 2. In the search bar at the top right, type "appleid.apple.com" or "Apple ID".

Step 3. Locate the correct entry from the list and double-click it.

Step 4. In the pop-up window, check the box labeled "Show password."

Step 5. Enter your Mac's login password to authenticate.

Step 6. Your Apple ID password will be displayed if it was stored.

access KeyChain on Mac

🔒 Note: It's the only effective way to find Apple ID password without resetting it, and this method only works if you saved your Apple ID password in Keychain before. If you never saved it, the password won't appear here.

How to Find Apple ID Password by Resetting It (4 Working Ways)

If you can't remember your Apple ID password, Apple offers several methods to reset it, depending on the devices or recovery information you have access to. Below are four practical ways to reset your Apple ID password.

✅Option 1. Recover Apple ID Password on Apple Devices

If you're signed in on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's already associated with your Apple ID, you can reset the password directly through Settings. Now follow these steps to find Apple ID password on iPhone or iPad by resetting it as a new password.

On iPhone/iPad:

Step 1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security > Change Password.

Step 2. Then, follow the onscreen instructions to reset your password.

Change Apple ID password on iPhone

On Mac:

Step 1. Go to System Settings > Apple ID > Password & Security.

Step 2. Click Change Password.

Step 3. Enter your Mac password to proceed, then set a new Apple ID password.

✅Option 2. Recover Apple ID Password Online via iforgot.apple.com

This is the most universal method and works on any device with internet access. If you don't have a trusted device, you can reset your Apple ID password online by following the steps below.

Step 1. Go to iforgot.apple.com and Enter your Apple ID (usually your email address).

enter your email address associated to this Apple ID

Step 2. Confirm the phone number associated with your Apple ID account (also iCloud account).

enter your phone number

Step 3. Then, a message with instructions will be sent to your device where you have signed in to iCloud. You can follow the onscreen instructions to reset your Apple ID password.

✅Option 3.  Reset Apple ID Password via Security Questions or Backup Email

In the past, Apple allowed users to reset their Apple ID passwords by answering security questions or using a backup email. However, this method is now rarely available, especially if you've enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) — which is the case for most Apple accounts today.

If your account has two-factor authentication enabled (which is now the default for most users), these options will no longer appear. Instead, you'll be prompted to verify using a trusted device or phone number.

Still, for older or low-security accounts that haven't upgraded to 2FA, here's how to reset Apple ID password without phone number or trusted device via security questions or backup Email:

Step 1. Go to account.apple.com and click "Forgot Apple ID or password."

Step 2. Enter your Apple ID and choose "Reset Your Password. Tap "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3. Click "Change Password."

Step 4. Depending on your specific situation, choose either:

  • Answer security questions, or
  • Get an email to your backup email address.

Step 5. Then, you can follow the onscreen instructions to reset your Apple ID password.

Reset Apple ID password via Email

Note that this method is only available if you've set up those recovery options previously.

✅Option 4.  Recover Apple ID Password Using a Recovery Key

If you've enabled two-factor authentication and set up a Recovery Key, you can reset your password even if you lost access to your trusted devices. (To learn how to set up a Recovery Key, check out Apple's official guide to generating a recovery key.)

Keep in mind that if you lose both your Recovery Key and access to trusted devices, you may not be able to recover your account at all.

To reset Apple ID password without phone number or trusted device using a Recovery Key:

Step 1. Open your Safari and go to iforgot.apple.com.

Step 2. Enter your Apple ID and click "Continue."

Step 3. Click "Change Password" and then enter your 28-character Recovery Key to finish the rest of the steps when prompted.

Reset password using a recovery key

Can You Ask Siri to Find Your Apple ID Password

Many people wonder if Siri can directly tell them their Apple ID password. However, for security reasons, Siri cannot speak out or display your Apple ID password directly. What Siri can do is quickly open the Passwords section on your iPhone or iPad, where your saved passwords (including Apple ID password, if previously stored) are securely kept.

siri

Here's how to use Siri to access your saved passwords:

  • Activate Siri by saying, "Hey Siri, open my passwords."
  • Siri will open Settings > Passwords.
  • You must authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
  • After verification, you can search for your Apple ID password in the saved list.

This method does not reveal your password without your authentication, but it can help you quickly navigate to where your passwords are stored if you have previously saved them.

Use EaseUS MobiUnlock to Remove Apple ID If You Can't Recover It

If you've tried all the official methods to recover your Apple ID password — but failed due to missing recovery options or locked accounts — your best bet might be to remove the current Apple ID from the device and sign in with a different Apple ID that you own and can access.

EaseUS MobiUnlock is a tool that allows you to delete the existing Apple ID from your iPhone or iPad without password, so you can set up the device as new or sign in with another Apple ID. This doesn't help you find your original password, but it's useful when you're locked out and need to regain full control of your device.

To remove the Apple ID password and sign in with another one:

Reminder: Before you start, make sure that you've enabled Two-factor authentication for your Apple ID. If you've ever set a screen lock for your device, make sure you can remember the passcode becasue we need you to trust this computer on your device. 

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MobiUnlock on your computer and connect your iPhone or iPad. Select "Remove Apple ID" from the home page of this program.

Click Remove Apple ID

Step 2. Then, our program will start recognizing your device. Once your device is detected, click "Start" to proceed. Following that you'll need to download a firmware. Once the firmware is ready, click "Unlock Now." 

Unlock Apple ID - Step 2

Step 3. A warning screen will pop up to ask you to enter the needed information. Proceed by enterring what it needs and then click the "Unlock" button.

Unlock Apple ID - Step 3

Step 4. Wait for your Apple ID to be removed. Then, you can regain access to your device with a new Apple ID.

Unlock Apple ID - Step 4
 

The Bottom Line

If you've saved your password in iCloud Keychain, that's the quickest way to find your Apple ID password without resetting it. If not, follow Apple's official reset methods. When all else fails, consider using a professional Apple ID unlocker like EaseUS MobiUnlock to regain access to your device.

That's all about our guide. We hope this is helpful for you!

FAQs About How to Find or Reset Apple ID Password

Want to learn more about Apple ID? If you do, check these frequently asked questions.

1. Where can I find my Apple ID password on iPhone or iPad?

You can find your Apple ID password on your iPhone/iPad if it's saved in iCloud Keychain. Go to Settings > Passwords, authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID, then search for "appleid.apple.com" to view the saved password.

2. How can I unlock my Apple ID without a trusted phone number and password?

If this is your case, you can try resetting your Apple ID password using security questions, as we listed above. Or you can also ask for the help of a third-party program like EaseUS MobiUnlock. Either way, it can help you unlock your Apple ID, but the latter can be much more thorough than the former because it will erase everything from your iPhone.

3. Someone stole my Apple ID and changed the trusted phone number. How do I regain access?

Don't hesitate to contact Apple Support for help. You can go to the nearby Apple Store and explain what happened to you to Apple Support, and then they will do something to recover your Apple ID.

4. Can my Apple ID password be recovered in Keychain Access?

It seems like Keychain doesn't store your passwords. But if you have manually stored it in Keychain, you can go to Keychain Access and search for "ismsa.apple.com," then double-click and select "Show password" to see if your password is there. If you're using macOS 12.2.1, you can follow these steps.

Step 1. Go to Applications > Utilities.

Step 2. If the lock icon at the upper left of the window is locked, unlock it. Enter "applied" in the search box at the upper right.

Step 3. Find and double-click "applied" in the resulting list.

Step 4. A small window with tabbed choices for "Attributes" or "Access Control" will appear. Make sure "Attributes" is checked.

Step 5. At the bottom left of the Attributes tab, select the box labeled "Show password."

Step 6. Enter your computer login, and press "Return."

Step 7. Then, you will see your Apple ID password.

5. Is the Apple ID password the same as the iCloud password?

Yes. Your Apple ID and iCloud use the same login credentials. Changing one changes the other.

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Updated by Gorilla

Gorilla joined EaseUS in 2022. As a smartphone lover, she stays on top of Android unlocking skills and iOS troubleshooting tips. In addition, she also devotes herself to data recovery and transfer issues.

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