How to Quickly Reset Password for Your iCloud Email

Gideon Byron Udgivet den 4. november 2026Adgangskode tips3-min læsning

“I forgot my iCloud email password and cannot set it up on a new device. How can I reset it?” According to Apple, iCloud, including iCloud email, uses your Apple Account and password. In fact, you log in to iCloud and iCloud email with your Apple Account and password. In other words, you can reset your forgotten Apple Account password and log in to your iCloud email directly.

Part 1: How to Reset iCloud Email Password on Trusted Device

One easy way to reset the password for iCloud email is with your iPhone or other trusted Apple device where you have signed in to your Apple Account linked to your iCloud. We demonstrate the workflows on an iPhone and a Mac, respectively:

På iPhone/iPad

På Mac

Part 2: How to Reset iCloud Email Password on iForgot

If you cannot access your trusted Apple device currently, the iForgot website allows you to reset the forgotten iCloud password and email. During the process, you must choose a channel to verify your ownership.

If Two-factor authentication is enabled, choose a trusted device and use the device to reset your iCloud email password.

If not, authenticate with email, security questions, or phone number. Then, reset your password.

Part 3: How to Find iCloud Email Password

The Passwords app is available on iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia or higher. It manages your passwords on Apple devices. If you have access to iCloud email on your device, you can find the iCloud email password quickly.

Part 4: How to Reset iCloud Email Password Without Password

If the methods above are unavailable, you can try an alternative solution: remove the outdated iCloud email from your iPhone or iPad. Then, create a new iCloud email and password. imyPass iPassGo helps you remove old iCloud email from an iOS device without any restrictions.

How to Reset iCloud Email Password After You Forgot It

Launch the iPhone unlocking software after you install it on your computer. It is compatible with Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 and macOS 10.12 or later. Choose the Fjern Apple ID tilstand for at fortsætte.

Connect your iPhone to the computer with a Lightning cable. When prompted, tap the Tillid button on your screen to trust this computer. Then, the software will detect your device immediately and load your iPhone information. Click on the Start nu knap.

If Find My iPhone is disabled, the software will remove the old iCloud email account directly.

Hvis Find min iPhone er aktiveret, skal du følge instruktionerne på skærmen for at nulstille alle indstillinger på din enhed. Klik derefter på Bekræft igen button to confirm the removal. When the process finishes, your iPhone will restart. Now, you can create a new iCloud email and sign in to your device.

Konklusion

This guide explained what you can do if you forgot your iCloud email password. You can reset it on your iPhone or other Apple device if they are accessible. Moreover, you can reset it on the Apple iForgot website. The Apple Passwords app can record the lost password, too. imyPass iPassGo is the ultimate solution to reset iCloud email and password on an iOS device.