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How do I change my iPhone's phone number and password?

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Read this article about managing the information you use with your account --> Manage and use your Apple Account - Apple Support

- "Update trusted phone numbers and devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID." For more detailed instructions read this support article --> About trusted phone numbers and trusted devices for Apple Account - Apple Support


You may have more than one phone number and if you do you should also check your Contacts. Edit contacts on iPhone - Apple Support


Exactly how you change your password depends upon if this is an adult or a child, and the equipment you have. Click on this link to learn how to change your Apple Account password --> https://support.apple.com/101567


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."

This Apple article has instructions for what to do if you have forgotten your Apple account password —> If you forgot your password and can’t sign in to your Apple Account - Apple Support If you find you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery (go to this article: If you forgot your password and can’t sign in to your Apple Account - Apple Support ) to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity. To get into account recovery use the options in small blue letters underneath the fields for entering your account information. More detail in —> Activation Lockout Issues - Apple Community

If you still need help this page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support




Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗


According to Apple:


On your iPhone, iPad or Mac:

  1. Go to Settings or System Settings, then choose [your name].
  2. Tap or click Sign-In & Security.
  3. Tap or click your primary phone number to make changes.
  4. To remove this phone number from your account, select Remove from Account. If you want to keep the current phone number associated with your Apple Account but change to a different primary phone number, turn off Primary Phone Number.
  5. You’re prompted to choose another primary phone number. You can choose one of your other phone numbers already associated with your account as the new primary or add a new primary phone number.
  6. Follow the onscreen steps to enter and verify your new primary phone number.


If your new mobile phone number is already connected to your Apple Account as a Messages phone number, shared phone number or trusted phone number, then you don’t need to verify it.


On the web:

The easiest way to change the primary phone number associated with your Apple Account is with your iPhone or other trusted device. A trusted device is an Apple device that’s already signed in to your Apple Account using two-factor authentication, so that we know it’s yours.

  1. Go to account.apple.com and sign in to your Apple Account.
  2. Go to Sign-In and Security, click Apple Account.
  3. Enter the mobile phone number that you want to sign in to your Apple Account, then select Change Apple Account. 
  4. A verification code is sent to you at that number. Enter the verification code from the text into the fields provided.


Change Password:

Use Apple’s official guide: Change your Apple Account password. 🔐


If you need more help, contact Apple Support directly.


Thanks again for reaching out. 👍🏼


Good Luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

Rashmikumar wrote:
Change my phone nambar and password

In regards to what? Your active phone number? Some Apple Account? An Apple Account password? Something else?


You can view Apple Account settings at https://account.apple.com as a possible starting point.