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Keep your Apple ID secure on iPhone

Your AppleĀ ID is the account you use to access Apple services like the AppĀ Store, AppleĀ Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. Your account includes the email address and password you use to sign in as well as the contact, payment, and security details you use across Apple services. Apple employs industry-standard practices to safeguard your AppleĀ ID.

Best practices for maximizing the security of your AppleĀ ID

  • Donā€™t let others use your AppleĀ ID, even family members.

    To share purchases, subscriptions, a family calendar, and more without sharing AppleĀ IDs, set up Family Sharing.

  • Use two-factor authentication. If you created your AppleĀ ID on a device with iOSĀ 13.4, iPadOSĀ 13.4, macOSĀ 10.15.4, or later, your account automatically uses two-factor authentication. If you previously created an AppleĀ ID account without two-factor authentication, turn on two-factor authentication.

  • Never provide your password, security questions, verification codes, recovery key, or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

  • When accessing your AppleĀ ID account page in Safari or another web browser, look for the lock icon in the address field to verify that your session is encrypted and secure.

  • When using a public computer, always sign out when your session is complete to prevent other people from accessing your account.

  • Avoid phishing scams. Donā€™t click links in suspicious email or text messages and never provide personal information on any website you arenā€™t certain is legitimate. See the Apple Support article Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.

  • Donā€™t use your password with other online accounts.

Add Account Recovery Contacts

Choose one or more people you trust as Account Recovery Contacts to help you reset your AppleĀ ID password and regain access to your account if you ever forget your password or get locked out.

Go to Settings Ā > [yourĀ name]Ā > Password & SecurityĀ > Account Recovery, tap Add Recovery Contact, then follow the onscreen instructions.

The Account Recovery Contact screen with information about the feature. The Add Recovery Contact button is at the bottom.

For more information, go to Settings Ā > [yourĀ name]Ā > Password & Security, then tap ā€œLearn moreā€ below Add Recovery Contact.

Add Legacy Contacts

The Digital Legacy program allows you to designate people as Legacy Contacts so they can access your AppleĀ ID account in the event of your death.

Go to Settings Ā > [yourĀ name]Ā > Password & SecurityĀ > Legacy Contact, tap Add Legacy Contact, then follow the onscreen instructions.

The Legacy Contact screen with information about the feature. The Add Legacy Contact button is at the bottom.

For more information about how to share the access key with a legacy contact, how to remove a legacy contact, and how your legacy contact can request access to your account, see the Apple Support article How to add a Legacy Contact for your AppleĀ ID. Also see the Apple Support article Data that a Legacy Contact can access.

Generate a recovery key for your account

For additional control over your account security, you have the option to generate a recovery key that helps you reset your account password or regain access to your AppleĀ ID. A recovery key is a randomly generated 28-character code that you should keep in a safe place. You can reset your account password by either entering your recovery key or using another device already signed in with your AppleĀ ID. To ensure you have access to your account, you are personally responsible for maintaining access to the recovery key and your trusted devices.

See the Apple Support article How to generate a recovery key.

For more information about best practices, see the Apple Support article Security and your AppleĀ ID.

To set up or manage your AppleĀ ID, go to the AppleĀ ID website.

If you forgot your AppleĀ ID or password, see the Recover your AppleĀ ID website.

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