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Changing Apple ID password with 2FA: Device order and logout questions

2F authentication, password change, Iphone 1st or Mac ?

From searching on how to change my Apple account password & where to do that, also I'll need to reenter my new password on other devices. Which brings a couple other questions, doing this I don't want to have problems arise.

I have 2 factor authentication enabled, phone number and email - with iPhone & MacBook.

Should I change the account password on my iPhone first since I receive my 2FA mainly on my iPhone ?

Or change on MacBook first, but don't know I'd get the 2FA on my iPhone then ?

Some searches have mentioned needing to log out of account / Find my - on devices, before changing the account password ?

Is that needed ? or a simple enter newly made password will work to update devices ?

Posted on Oct 10, 2026 7:40 AM

2 replies

ArcheanCheese Author

Level 1 (28 points)

Oct 11, 2026 8:13 AM in response to ArcheanCheese

Thank you. I was more worried about in which order so not to make things more difficult than it needs to be, hindsight I was over worried for no reason. Everything was changed without any issues, for anybody that reads this and may have the same question I'll say what I did.

I decided to change my account password on my iPhone first, simple steps as above, changed password, reenter the new password. iPhone prompted me to turn the " Find My " back on, which I did - Though I never turned it off when changing the password so that's not a issue when changing account passwords on the iPhone.

Then I reentered the new account password on my MacBook, did not turn off " Find My " on the Mac though it stayed on without needing to turn it back on like the iPhone.

Limnos

Level 10 (462,771 points)

Oct 10, 2026 7:58 AM in response to ArcheanCheese

Click on this link to learn how to change your Apple ID password --> Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support

This is how you change your Apple ID password on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch:

1. Tap Settings > your name > Sign-in & Security.

2. Tap Change Password.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to change your Apple Account password.

Forgot your password? Go to --> If you forgot your password and can’t sign in to your Apple Account - Apple Support

4. If you have multiple devices signed in to your Apple Account, you’ll have the option to remain signed in or not. Tap “Remove Other Devices” to require signing in again on those devices, or tap “Keep All Devices Signed In”.

On a Mac:

1. Choose Apple menu , then System Settings.

2. Click [your name], then click Sign-In & Security.

3. Click Change Password.

4. Enter the password used to unlock your Mac. Then follow the onscreen instructions to change your Apple Account password.

You might be required to wait one hour before changing your Apple Account password. Learn more about Stolen Device Protection [ About Stolen Device Protection for iPhone - Apple Support ] and when a security delay might be required.

If Apple tries sending you a verification email and you do not receive it, read this support article --> If you didn’t receive your Apple Account verification or password reset email - Apple Support

"When you make certain updates to your Apple ID, we’ll send you an email to help you complete the update. For example, you might have reset your password, reset your security questions, or added a new email address to your account."

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256373712