How To Unlock A Disabled Apple ID

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How to unlock an Apple ID that’s locked or disabled

If you’re an Apple user, you’re probably aware that your Apple ID is the key to accessing a host of Apple services, including the App Store, iTunes, iCloud, and more. Unfortunately, at times, your Apple ID may become locked or disabled, preventing you from accessing these services. If you find yourself in this situation, don’t worry, this comprehensive guide will help you unlock your Apple ID and get you back on track.

Reasons for a Disabled Apple ID

There are several reasons why an Apple ID may become locked or disabled. Some of the most common reasons include:

  • Entering incorrect login information too many times
  • Suspicious activity on the account
  • Failure to follow the Apple ID and iTunes Store terms and conditions
  • Payment disputes
  • Security concerns
Apple tells you when your account is locked or disabled.
Apple tells you when your account is locked or disabled.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Unlock Your Disabled Apple ID

If your Apple ID is locked, you won’t be able to access any of the services associated with it. Here’s how to unlock your Apple ID:

Step-1: Go and visit iforgot.Apple.com

Apple iForgot website-asking for Apple ID username

Step-2: Enter your Apple ID email and click continue

Step-3: Enter Your Phone Number

Enter Your Phone Number on iforgot website

 Step-4: Use Your Apple Device to Unlock Your Disabled Apple ID

A message with instructions has been sent to all of the Apple devices where you are signed in to iCloud.

Go to any of these Apple devices to reset your password.

Use Your Apple Device to Unlock Your Disabled Apple ID

Hopefully by now, you’ve unlocked your Apple ID. If not, keep following the instructions below for more help.

Step-5: Use a Verification Code to Unlock Your Disabled Apple ID

If you didn’t get a notification or can’t use your Apple device, click Don’t have access to any of your Apple devices? This prompts Apple to text a six-digit verification code to the phone number attached to your account.

Don’t have access to any of your Apple devices

If you don’t have the necessary code, click Did not get a verification code? to resend the text, receive a phone call, or select an alternative phone number that is already connected to your account.

Did not get a verification code

Step-6: Give your verification code.

Step-7: Think of a new password and select “Reset Password”.

Step-8: Complete it.

You can now access your Apple ID with the new password. Change the password on all the other devices and also in the settings so that you can download apps again and use it like before.

Learn more about the locked and disabled account on Apple’s support page here.

If Nothing Else Works, Contact Apple Support Directly

Even after trying the above method if it is still disabled, then you should now get up and visit the nearby Apple store or the Apple Service Provider.

If you don’t have time to do so, then the only way to contact them is to visit the Apple Support website. You can then start the conversation online, give a call or send them an email directly.

Conclusion

So, if your Apple ID has been disabled and you don’t know how to unlock Apple ID, these are the ways by which you can unlock it right away.

Hope one of them will be helpful!

 

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