How to Change Your Apple ID Security Questions on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings.,Scroll to the fourth group of options and tap iCloud., Tap your Apple ID., Enter your Apple ID password.,Select Password & Security., Tap Change Security Questions., Answer the provided security questions., Tap...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
To do this, tap the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (or in the "Utilities" folder). ,, It's at the top of the page.
If you aren't signed into this phone with your Apple ID, type your Apple ID email address and password into the provided fields instead. , You may not need to do this if you've recently accessed your Apple ID.
If you're signing into your Apple ID account, you'll need to tap Sign In here instead. ,, This is at the top of the page.
If your iPhone has two-factor authentication enabled, you'll need to disable it to view this setting.
Part of the disabling two-factor authentication process includes setting new security questions. , Do so by typing the answer to each question in the field underneath the question text., This is in the top right corner of your screen.,,, You'll do this below the question prompt in the provided field.,, This is in the top right corner of your screen.
Doing so will change your Apple ID account's security questions--these changes affect all devices that use the same Apple ID as your iPhone. -
Step 2: Scroll to the fourth group of options and tap iCloud.
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Step 3: Tap your Apple ID.
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Step 4: Enter your Apple ID password.
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Step 5: Select Password & Security.
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Step 6: Tap Change Security Questions.
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Step 7: Answer the provided security questions.
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Step 8: Tap Verify.
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Step 9: Select a security question prompt.
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Step 10: Select a new question.
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Step 11: Type in the answer to your question.
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Step 12: Change your other two questions.
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Step 13: Tap Save.
Detailed Guide
To do this, tap the grey gear icon on one of your Home screens (or in the "Utilities" folder). ,, It's at the top of the page.
If you aren't signed into this phone with your Apple ID, type your Apple ID email address and password into the provided fields instead. , You may not need to do this if you've recently accessed your Apple ID.
If you're signing into your Apple ID account, you'll need to tap Sign In here instead. ,, This is at the top of the page.
If your iPhone has two-factor authentication enabled, you'll need to disable it to view this setting.
Part of the disabling two-factor authentication process includes setting new security questions. , Do so by typing the answer to each question in the field underneath the question text., This is in the top right corner of your screen.,,, You'll do this below the question prompt in the provided field.,, This is in the top right corner of your screen.
Doing so will change your Apple ID account's security questions--these changes affect all devices that use the same Apple ID as your iPhone.
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