How to Reset Encrypted iPhone Backup Password

How to Reset Encrypted iPhone Backup Password

If you’ve encrypted your iPhone backup in iTunes but have forgotten the password, don’t worry; you are not alone. For security reasons, Apple does not provide an official way to recover the password. However, there are steps you can take to reset the password and regain access to your encrypted backup.

1. Try Possible Passwords: Before attempting to reset the password, make sure to try any possible passwords that you may have used. Sometimes, people tend to use a familiar password for such purposes.
2. Use Keychain Access: If you have previously saved the backup password on your Keychain Access, you can retrieve it from there. Open Keychain Access, search for 'iPhone backup,' and view the saved password.
3. Reset Backup Password: If the above methods do not work, the only way to reset the encrypted iPhone backup password is to delete the existing backup. To do this, go to iTunes, Preferences, Devices, and choose the backup file. Click 'Delete Backup' and create a new backup with a new password.

It is crucial to keep your backup password in a secure place or use a password manager to prevent such situations in the future. Remember, losing your backup password means you may lose access to essential data stored in your iPhone backup.