How do I activate my Apple ID?

Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Sign In. Enter your Apple ID and password. If prompted, enter the six-digit verification code sent to your trusted device or phone number and complete sign in.

Why is my Apple ID showing disabled?

The most common reason an account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes is you’ve entered the wrong password multiple times. Apple gives you a finite number of chances to enter the correct password before locking you out.

How long will my Apple account be disabled?

It’s a security feature for Apple devices that when someone has entered the wrong passwords for multiple times, your Apple ID will be disabled. If you are in this situation, the best thing you can do is to wait 24 hours and try again. ▶Frequently sign in & out the same account in different Apple devices.

How do I know if my Apple ID is active?

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can see all of the devices that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.

How do I recover my Apple ID account?

Go to Settings, then tap your name. Tap Password & Security, then tap Account Recovery. Under Recovery Assistance, tap Add Recovery Contact, then authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID.

How can I unlock my Apple ID password?

If you can’t change or reset your password

1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.
2. Enter your Apple ID.
3. Select the option to reset your password, then choose Continue.
4. Choose to answer your security questions, get an email, or enter your Recovery Key.* Learn what to do if you don’t receive your verification or reset email.

How long does it take for your Apple ID to unlock?

Answer: A: Normally, the wait period is 24 hours. After 24 hours, you can try to unlock the account using your password, and it may require your security questions.

How do you take off activation lock?

How to remove Activation Lock

1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. At the top, click All Devices.
4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
5. Click Remove from Account.

How do I recover my Apple ID email?

To add a rescue email address:

1. Under Rescue Email, click Add an Email Address, then enter your rescue email address. We send a verification to that address. Didn’t get the email?
2. Enter the verification code and click Verify.

How do I reset my Apple ID password without email?

Go to Apple’s iForgot page and enter your Apple ID. From there, choose the Security Questions option and answer the questions. If you are correct, you should be able to reset the password. If not, you may have to contact Apple Support or go into an Apple Store.

How can I unlock my Apple ID without trusted phone number and password?

If you lost / can’t reach the trusted device or phone number associated with your Apple ID

1. Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple ID and password.
2. On the Verify Your Identity screen, select “Can’t access your trusted devices?”
3. In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key.