User level: Level 1 (4 points)why is it taking so long to reset my password
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Original Title: Password Reset
Posted on Oct 17, 2026 4:32 PM
User level: Level 10 (124,115 points)Oct 30, 2026 5:09 PM in response to SIRphillip61
Hello~ Carefully…read the Apple information below…
What to expect during account recovery - Apple Support
Have you started Account Recovery? As *sberman* states…you have provided very little info for us to use in assisting.
~Katana-San~
User level: Level 10 (97,882 points)Oct 30, 2026 8:05 AM in response to SIRphillip61
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
To reset your Apple Account password, you can choose "Forgot Password?" on any sign-in screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
If you have a trusted device, you can use it to change your password directly in Settings. If you don't have a trusted device, you can request account recovery at iforgot.apple.com or by using the Apple Support app on a borrowed device.
If you need more help, contact Apple Support directly.
Good Luck! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer
User level: Level 10 (280,982 points)Oct 17, 2026 6:03 PM in response to SIRphillip61
Well, you have provided absolutely no information about your scenario, so you’re asking us to guess.
OK, here’s my guess. You have tried and failed to change your password previously. As you do this, longer wait times are required.
If my guess is incorrect, you should provide lots of detailed information about your exact situation.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256378096