How to Unlock iCloud Account?

Your iCloud account or Apple ID can be locked for various reasons. A common reason is that you entered the wrong information for your account too many times. This makes Apple think that someone is trying to get into your account, as a result of which, Apple locks or disables your Apple ID account. When this happens, your iPhone and other trusted devices will display a message.

To unlock iCloud account and use Apple services again, you need to unlock Apple ID first. There are actually several ways to unlock your iCloud account, depending on how the account is locked. And this guide will demonstrate 6 proven methods in details.

How to Tell If My iCloud Account Is Locked?

Before you go ahead and try to unlock your iCloud account, you must make sure your iCloud account is indeed locked. When Apple locks your account for security purposes, you will see one of the following three messages on your iOS device.

• “This Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons”
• “You can’t sign in because your account was disabled for security reasons”
• “This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons”

If you see any of these messages on your device’s screen, your Apple ID is locked or disabled. You now need to follow one of the methods in this guide to remove iCloud lock from your device.

You should not panic if you find that your iCloud account is locked. That is because you have multiple ways to recover your account and to use it as you did earlier. All you need is some patience, and then follow one of the following methods to unlock iCloud account.

Way 1. Unlock iCloud Account without Password

If you fail to log in to your iCloud account because your Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons, you are expected to use AnyUnlock – iPhone Password Unlocker to remove your Apple ID. As a professional iPhone password unlocker tool, AnyUnlock enables to remove the locked or disabled Apple ID without phone number or password. After removal, you can create a new Apple ID to use iCloud and other Apple services again.

To remove locked or disabled Apple ID, you can free try AnyUnlock and take the following steps.

Step 1. Launch AnyUnlock on your computer and choose the Unlock Apple ID mode on the homepage.

Step 2. After choosing “Unlock Apple ID“ mode, the following interface will be displayed. Then, please choose “Unlock Apple ID“ mode again and click Start button.

Step 3. Please connect your iPhone. Once your device has been recognized, please click Unlock Now to unlock Apple ID.

If Find My iPhone is Disabled

Step 4. AnyUnlock will automatically start removing Apple ID. Minutes later, you’ll see the Apple ID removed successfully page.

If Find My iPhone is Open and iOS is 11.4 and Above

Step 4. After clicking Unlock Now, you need to check and confirm your device status. And then, please click the “Continue“ button.

Step 5. After confirming the device status, AnyUnlock will automatically detect your device model. Please choose the firmware version provided and then click the “Download“ button.

Step 6. And then, you’ll see the Download Complete page. Please click Unlock Now to start unlocking Apple ID.

Step 7. When the process is completed, you will see the interface below. Please follow the instructions on the software page to set up your device to complete the unlocking process.

[Video Tutorial] How to Unlock iCloud Account/Apple ID

Way 2. Unlock Your iCloud Account Password on a Trusted Device

Another way to unlock an iCloud account is to reset the password on one of your trusted Apple devices. If you use the same iCloud account on your iPhone or Mac, you can actually head into a panel to change the password for your account.

Reset the iCloud Password on an iPhone

Make sure you know your iPhone’s screen passcode before following the following steps, as you will need to enter it to reset your password.

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone, tap your name at the top, and select Password & Security.

Step 2. Tap Change password to begin to reset your password.

Step 3. Enter your iPhone’s passcode and it will let you continue.

Step 4. You should now be able to set up a new password for your account. Enter your new password in both New and Verify fields, and then tap Change at the top.

You can now sign-in to iCloud on all of your devices using this new password.

Reset the iCloud Password on a Mac

On a Mac, you will need to enter your user account password to reset the iCloud password.

Step 1. Click on the Apple logo at the top-left corner, select System Preferences, and choose iCloud.

Step 2. Select the Account Details button from the left sidebar.

Step 3. Go to the Security tab and click on Change password.

Step 4. Enter the password for your Mac user account and continue.

Step 5. Enter your new password in both New Password and Verify fields. Then, click on Change to change the password.

Your Mac will let you know once your password is changed.

Way 3. Use iForgot to Reset the Account Password

If you do not have a recovery key but you have access to other recovery options, you can reset your password and unlock your iCloud account from the iForgot site.

Step 1. Launch the iForgot site in your browser, enter your iCloud ID, and continue.

Step 2. Depending on how you have configured your iCloud account, you will have several recovery options to choose from. You can provide answers to your security questions to reset the password, that is if you set this up in your account. And if you have a phone number or email address linked to your account, you can ask Apple to send you to code there to reset the password.

Step 3. Depending on what option you choose, Apple will go ahead and perform the recovery process for you. You can then finish the process using the on-screen instructions. That will ultimately unlock your iCloud account.

Way 4. Unlock iCloud Account Using a Recovery Key

If you have a recovery key for your iCloud account, now is the time to use it to unlock your iCloud account. You will need this key as well as a trusted device, and you can get the lock lifted from your account.

Step 1. Head to the Apple ID site and click on Forgotten your Apple ID or password.

Step 2. Enter your iCloud ID, choose how you would like to reset the password, and continue.

Step 3. Enter the recovery key you have with you on the webpage and click on Continue.

Step 4. Type the verification code you have received on your trusted device on the webpage. You should now be able to create a new password.

Use this newly created password wherever your account is locked, and the account will be unlocked.

Way 5. Reach Out to Apple Support

You can actually get in touch with Apple Support to seek assistance if you cannot perform the above methods, or if you have a specific question regarding your iCloud account. There is a wizard on the Apple site that connects you to an Apple support team member to help you resolve your query.

You can ask Apple to help you unlock your iCloud account as follows.

Step 1. Head over to the Apple Support site, choose Apple ID from the options, and continue.

Step 2. Select the option that says Disabled Apple ID as that is most relevant to your issue.

Step 3. Click on the first option that reads Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons alert.

Step 4. You now have multiple ways to contact Apple. You can either schedule a call, get Apple to call you later, or chat with the Apple team. Choose an option and continue.

Most likely, your iCloud account will be unlocked after you have provided Apple with the right information on their site.

Way 6. Unlock Locked iCloud Account without Password

There are times that you are stuck on the iCloud Activation Lock screen. This is because you have iCloud Activation lock on it and you should get rid of the iCloud Activation Lock with the help of AnyUnlock – iCloud Activation Unlocker. As a professional iCloud activation unlock tool, it enables you to bypass the iCloud Activation Lock by its removing iCloud Activation Lock function. With a professional team with 7-year experience, it can unlock your iPhone/iPad in a few clicks, workable for both Windows and Mac computer.

Now, you can follow the steps below to bypass the lost mode:

Step 1. Free get AnyUnlock – iPhone Password Unlocker installed. Launch the software and you will see the page below.

Step 2. Connect your device and click Start Now button.

Step 3. Then, you need to jailbreak your device to allow AnyUnlock to bypass for you. Read the jailbreak tutorial to do and click Next once finished.

Step 4. Then you can start bypassing after clicking Start Now button.

Step 5. Wait until the process finished, you will get iCloud Activation Lock is bypassed successfully page as below.

The Bottom Line

If you have got your iCloud account locked and you are not sure how to unlock an iCloud account, you need the above guide and nothing else. It teaches you, step by step, how you can go about removing the lock from your account so that the account works normally.