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Encrypted password forgot

I can't remember my password for my encrypted backup for iTunes/music. I can probably guess it if someone can tell me what the password requirements are. What are the password requirements for encrypted backup.

MacBook Pro 13”, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 29, 2019 7:57 AM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2019 9:32 PM

About encrypted backups in iTunes - Apple Support - http://support.apple.com/HT203790


ASC user document: Disable iOS backup encryption. - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-12031


Backup is encrypted but option was not selected and password not set:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250065126 - certain items require an encrypted backup be used and it is possible to do one without really realizing what is going on.

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Jun 29, 2019 9:32 PM in response to shakir160

About encrypted backups in iTunes - Apple Support - http://support.apple.com/HT203790


ASC user document: Disable iOS backup encryption. - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-12031


Backup is encrypted but option was not selected and password not set:

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250065126 - certain items require an encrypted backup be used and it is possible to do one without really realizing what is going on.

Encrypted password forgot

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