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When you try to restore a backup or purchase new content, you are required to enter your iTunes (Apple account) passcode to proceed. Considering that, forgetting the iTunes password can be a major hurdle.
Apple has phased out iTunes in favor of Finder and dedicated apps on macOS Catalina or later. You are now using Finder to manage your Mac backups. However, if you are on Windows or an older Mac or you previously created an encrypted backup, you still need the iTunes password to unlock it.
If you forgot your iTunes password, don’t panic. This guide provides three efficient solutions for you to regain access to your backups.
When you forgot your Apple ID password (formerly the iTunes Store password), you can directly change or reset it on your device. This method supports all iPhone models with iOS versions (including iOS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, and iOS 26)
Go to Settings > [Apple ID Name] > Password & Security > Change Password.
Follow the onscreen instructions to reset it using your device passcode or a trusted phone number.
If you are locked out of your iTunes/Apple account due to a forgotten passcode, or you cannot get a direct recovery option when you cannot remember your iTunes backup password, the most reliable solution is to use a professional unlocker tool, such as the powerful Aiseesoft iPhone Unlocker. The software is specially designed to erase or remove the forgotten iTunes backup password without data loss. It is compatible with all commonly used iOS versions.
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Note that, if you mean to remove your forgotten Apple ID passcode, not the password for your encrypted iTunes backups, you should use its Remove Apple ID mode.
When you forget your iTunes signing-in password, you can choose to reset or change it from the official iForgot Apple website. Follow the steps below to create a new Apple ID password for iTunes:
If you use iTunes on a Windows computer, you can launch iTunes, click your account icon in the right-hand column to sign in to your Apple ID, and then click “Forgot?” to access the Reset Password page, where you can reset your iTunes password.
Whether you want to find your forgotten iTunes password on an older macOS version (using iTunes) or a newer macOS (using Finder), you can open Keychain Access on your Mac to check it.
Type iPhone Backup in the search bar of Keychain Access. When you locate the target backup, double-click the result and check the Show password box. Then, enter your Mac admin password to proceed.
What is the iTunes password?
iTunes password, also named Apple ID password, is often created with your email and is the personal account you use to access any Apple services like iTunes, iCloud, App Store, iMessages, FaceTime, and more. You could sign in to iTunes with your Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC to purchase music, movies, and more.
There is also an iTunes backup and restore password. When you back up all types of iOS files to iTunes, you can create a password to encrypt your private data. The iTunes password will be required when you want to restore data from an iTunes backup.
Is the iTunes backup password the same as my Apple ID password?
No. The iTunes backup password is often a specific code you created to encrypt a local backup on your computer. The Apple ID password is what you use to sign in to your Apple account and iCloud. Some users may use the same passcode to encrypt their iTunes backups.
Where can I find iTunes on a new Mac?
On modern Macs with macOS Catalina and later, iTunes is replaced by Finder. You can use Finder to manage and back up your files.
Conclusion
This post shares four helpful solutions for you to reset, change, or directly remove your forgotten iTunes/Apple account password. After finding the password, you need to pay more attention to avoid a similar situation next time. You can disable your encrypted backup password or use a dedicated iPhone password manager to better handle your passcodes.
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