Security questions

When you create an Apple ID, you select three security questions and enter your corresponding answers, such as the name of your best friend

in school. Security questions are useful for gaining access to your account if you’ve forgotten the password – go to iforgot.apple.com. You may also need to answer security questions when signing in to the Apple ID website.

If you forget the answers to your security questions, you’ll need to know your Apple ID password to be able to reset them. Go through the steps to ‘Reset your Apple ID password by email’ (opposite) if you’re unsure of this.

Once you’re sure of your password, go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. In the Security section, click Change Questions to select new Q&As. When setting up your Apple ID, you should write down the security questions’ answers somewhere safe, but if you find remembering security questions awkward, you can use two-factor authentication if you prefer. That sends a verification code to your registered (and hence trusted) devices instead. Follow the steps at apple.co/2pglwSK to do this.