I no longer have access to the phone number I used to create the Apple ID. Now my Apple ID account is locked and to unlock I have to put the phone number which I don't number. How can I unlock my Apple ID without phone number?"
—— from Sanji in the Apple Community
Many Apple users run into a frustrating problem that their Apple ID gets locked for security reasons, and when they try to unlock it, the verification code can only be sent to an old phone number that's deactivated or can't receive messages. This situation can be stressful and confusing. Whether you've changed your number, lost your phone, or are trying to sign in to an old account you haven't used for years, not having access to your phone number doesn't mean you've permanently lost access to your Apple ID. In this guide, we'll walk you through how to unlock Apple ID without phone number.
- Part 1. How Do I Unlock My Apple ID without Phone Number?
- Part 2. How to Unlock Apple ID without Phone Number
- Part 3. How to Unlock Apple ID without Password or Phone Number
- Part 4. FAQs about Apple ID without Phone Number
- Part 5. Conclusion
Part 1. How Do I Unlock My Apple ID without Phone Number?
If you cannot use the original phone number linked to your Apple ID to unlock it, it doesn't mean your account is unrecoverable. Apple provides official alternative verification entries, allowing users to unlock their Apple ID through other authentication methods when they cannot receive SMS or phone calls. As long as the account information still belongs to you, you can restore access by following the correct process. In the next parts, we will show you several methods to unlock Apple ID account without phone number.
Part 2. How to Unlock Apple ID without Phone Number
If your Apple ID is locked due to security reasons, you need to reset your Apple ID password to regain access. Whether you can remember the Apple ID password or not, there are four methods for you to unlock Apple account without phone number.
Method 1. Unlock Apple ID via Two-Factor Authentication
To unlock the Apple ID without a phone number, the easiest method is to reset the Apple ID password on a trusted device via two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication allows you to verify your identity on trusted devices. If you have enabled this feature on your device, then you can follow the steps below to change Apple ID password and unlock your account.
📝Requirements:
An iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac
Two-Factor Authentication
A screen lock passcode
On your trusted iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch
Step 1. Head to iPhone Settings and tap your Apple ID account.
Step 2. Select Sign-In & Security and tap Change Password and enter your iPhone screen lock passcode.
Step 3. Proceed to enter a new password, then enter it again to confirm.
On your trusted Mac
Step 1. Open System Preferences and click Apple ID.
Step 2. Click Password & Security > Change Password.
Step 3. Enter your current Apple ID password. Then enter a new password twice to change the Apple ID password.
Note:
A trusted device should run iOS 9 or later, OS X El Capitan or later, iPadOS 13 or later, or watchOS 6 or later.
Method 2. Reset Apple Account via Apple Support App
The Apple Support app is an official application developed by Apple to help users diagnose issues, access helpful resources, and get technical support. If your Apple ID is locked and you can no longer use your previous phone number, you can also reset your Apple account via the Apple Support app.
📝Requirements:
An iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Apple Support
A screen lock passcode
On your trusted device:
Step 1. Launch Apple Support on your iPhone and go to the Support Tools section.
Step 2. Tap Reset Password > Reset My Password.
Step 3. Enter the passcode used to unlock your iPhone.
Step 4. Enter a new password, then retype it to confirm.
On a borrowed device:
Step 1. Open Apple Support on the borrowed Apple device.
Step 2. Scroll down to Support Tools, then tap Reset Password.
Step 3. Tap Help Someone Else and enter the locked Apple ID account.
Step 4. Tap Continue, then enter your email.
Step 5. Enter a new password for your Apple ID twice.
Method 3. Restore Apple ID at iforgot.apple.com
When you can't use an Apple device, Apple's official account recovery website is a reliable way to regain access. You can start the account recovery process by visiting iforgot.apple.com in any web browser, where you can verify your identity, reset your Apple ID password, and restore access to your Apple ID account and related services.
📝Requirements:
An internet-connected device
An email address
Step 1. Navigate to iforgot.apple.com on your device.
Step 2. Tap Reset Password, enter the email address that you use with your account, and type the characters shown in the image.
Step 3. Click the Continue button and tap Allow in the notification that you'll get on your device.
Step 4. Go back to reset the password for your Apple ID by following the onscreen instructions.
Method 4. Recover Apple Account Using Recovery Key
For users who have enabled a recovery key in advance, the standard Apple account recovery process will be stopped. As long as you still have your 28‑character recovery key, you can use it to reset your Apple account password and regain access to your Apple ID without the phone number linked to your account.
📝Requirements:
A trusted device like iPhone
An Apple ID and password
A recovery key
Step 1. Tap on Settings > your Apple ID name > Sign-In & Security.
Step 2. Press Account Recovery > Recovery Key, then turn on Recovery Key.
Step 3. Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode to get the recovery key.
Step 4. Then go to iforgot.apple.com in a browser.
Step 5. Enter your Apple ID account and the recovery key for unlocking Apple ID.
Step 6. Click the Continue button to receive a code on your trusted device.
Step 7. Enter the verification code, then create a new password for your Apple ID.
Note:
A trusted device should run iOS 14 or later, iPadOS 14 or later, or macOS Big Sur or later.
Part 3. How to Unlock Apple ID without Password or Phone Number
You may have accidentally locked your Apple ID due to entering the wrong password too many times. If you don't want to go through the hassle of unlocking your Apple ID when forgetting your phone number, the best option is to use an Apple ID removal. You can search for this tool on the internet, but we highly recommend MagFone iPhone Unlocker to you.
MagFone iPhone Unlocker is an excellent tool for unlocking Apple ID from iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, whatever the reason you have your Apple ID locked. MagFone iPhone Unlocker is also available for unlocking various screen locks on the iPhone. Beyond that, with this tool, you can get rid of the Screen Time passcode and delete MDM on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
MagFone iPhone Unlocker
Unlock various locks on iOS devices, including screen locks, MDM, Apple ID, and Activation Lock without needing a password.
You can perform the following steps to unlock Apple ID without password and phone number by using MagFone iPhone Unlocker. By the way, you don't need to worry about losing data when unlocking your Apple ID via MagFone iPhone Unlocker.
Step 1 Connect iPhone to Computer and Open MagFone
Visit MagFone's website and navigate to download MagFone iPhone Unlocker to your computer. After installing it, launch it and go to connect your iPhone to the computer. Choose the Unlock Apple ID option and click on the Start button.
Step 2 Start to Download the Firmware Package for iPhone
Then you will find the device information of your iPhone shown on the screen of MagFone. Carefully check the information, and you can manually correct it if anything is wrong. Now click on the Download button to download the firmware package.
Step 3 Unlock Apple ID without Password and Phone Number
After downloading the firmware package, you can click on the Unlock button to remove Apple ID from your iPhone. In the process of unlocking Apple ID, make your device connect to your computer until the process ends.
Help you unlock an iPhone or iPad without your Apple ID password when Find My is enabled.
Part 4. FAQs about Apple ID without Phone Number
How to create an Apple ID without phone number?
Provide that you have an email address, you can choose to use it as your Apple ID when setting up your device. Here's how to.
Step 1. Tap Forgot password or don't have an Apple ID? on your iPhone.
Step 2. Select your birthday and enter your name, then tap Next.
Step 3. Tap Use your current email address or Get a free iCloud email address.
Step 4. Proceed to verify your email address, create a password, and complete the settings.
How to reset Apple ID password without phone number?
If you cannot use your original linked phone number, you can go to iforgot.apple.com to apply for account recovery and follow the prompts to verify your identity via email or other methods. If you are still logged into a trusted Apple device, you can also reset your password directly in the device's Apple ID settings.
How to change phone number on Apple ID without phone?
You can change your trusted phone number by starting an account recovery process. First, visit appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. When asked for a verification code, click Didn't get a verification code?, then choose More Options. You'll be taken to iforgot.apple.com, where you can submit and complete an account recovery request to update your trusted phone number.
How to change Apple ID password without phone number?
To change Apple ID password without a phone number, you can make use of two-factor authentication. With two-factor authentication on, you can go to Settings and reset your Apple ID password without a phone number. If you don't know how to, you can follow the steps introduced in Part 3.
Part 5. Conclusion
The trusted phone number you set for your Apple ID can normally help you unlock your Apple account when it's locked. But what if you've forgotten the phone number for Apple ID, or that trusted number is no longer in use? Fortunately, the methods described above allow you to unlock your Apple ID without a phone number. If you want a faster solution, you can try using MagFone iPhone Unlocker to remove the Apple ID and regain access to your device.
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