I forgot Apple Account security questions
It's been years since I set up this account so I forgot security answers. What can I do?
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Windows, Windows 10
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It's been years since I set up this account so I forgot security answers. What can I do?
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Windows, Windows 10
Try using Apple's iForgot service.
If it says they don't have sufficient information, you need to set up two-factor authentication or contact Apple's Account Security team. To reach them, click here or here and pick a method; if you can't use any of those listed, choose one from this link.
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Several years ago Apple transitioned to using two factor authentication instead of security questions. You can continue to use security questions if you already use them and they are working for you, but if you have problems then they no longer get direct support. You can try the directions in this support article If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions - Apple Support but the article is labeled "archived" and may contain information that no longer applies. If the instructions work then fine; if they do not (e.g., you see “not enough information”*) then you will have to change to the newer security method if you can. Over the past few years Apple has been persistently encouraging users to switch to the newer two factor authentication security system. For those who have disregarded their encouraging, Apple will likely only help you to now change to two factor authentication, if even that is possible. Follow the instructions in the "Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID" section in this support article --> Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support to try to change to two factor authentication.
If you still need help, contact Apple Account support at this link ➞ https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=cups&PGF=PGF63005
Select "Other Apple Account Topics", then "Security concerns or account compromised." This will give you a chat or telephone call option.
If Apple can not or will not help you transition to two factor authentication then it is quite possible you will have to simply abandon the old account and everything it contained.
Good luck!
*See the third page of this discussion https://discussions.apple.com/thread/254831093 Some people talk about getting out of a “loop” by logging in a different way. I am not really following what they are talking about but maybe you can see if it helps.
Thank you Niel but it won't let me do any of that until I provide them with the security answers, it' a Catch 22. Hard to accept that this is stricter than my banking website...
I forgot Apple Account security questions