{"id":72312,"date":"2023-02-15T16:26:06","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T20:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/?p=72312"},"modified":"2023-03-27T15:15:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T19:15:55","slug":"itunes-backup-encryption-password","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/itunes-backup-encryption-password\/","title":{"rendered":"Itunes Backup Encryption Password"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/itunes-backup-encryption-password\/#Itunes_Backup_Encryption_Password\" title=\"Itunes Backup Encryption Password\">Itunes Backup Encryption Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/itunes-backup-encryption-password\/#Is_there_a_default_password_for_itunesApple_encrypted_backup\" title=\"Is there a default password for itunes\/Apple encrypted backup?\">Is there a default password for itunes\/Apple encrypted backup?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/itunes-backup-encryption-password\/#What_happens_if_I_forgot_iTunes_backup_encryption_password\" title=\"What happens if I forgot iTunes backup encryption password?\">What happens if I forgot iTunes backup encryption password?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/itunes-backup-encryption-password\/#How_do_I_reset_my_backup_encryption_password\" title=\"How do I reset my backup encryption password?\">How do I reset my backup encryption password?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Itunes_Backup_Encryption_Password\"><\/span>Itunes Backup Encryption Password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><b>This refers to the a combination with which your iPhone or iTunes is encrypted known as backup. This paves the way for all your sensitive data to be backed up if your device (your iPhone) is encrypted like your WiFi information and settings, health data, website history etc.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article discusses how to unlock an encrypted iTunes backup if you forget the password. If you have an encrypted backup, you can still restore your iPhone or iPad using a new backup without entering the password. However, if you lose your computer, people will not be able to access your iOS device backups saved on your computer without your password.<br> &#8211;<br> To prevent unauthorized access to your <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT205220\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT205220\" target=\"_blank\">encrypted <\/a>iTunes backup, Apple provides an encrypted iTunes backup option. This means that when you create an encrypted backup of your iOS device, it is protected with a unique password. If you forget or lose your iTunes backup password, you will not be able to unlock and try the password again. In this case, you will need to reset the encrypted backup password. To reset your forgotten iTunes backup encryption password: Open iTunes on the computer where you created the encrypted backup and go to Preferences &gt; Devices &gt; right-click on the iOS device that has been backed up &gt; select \u201cReset Backup Encryption Password\u201d. Then enter a new passcode twice and click \u201cOK\u201d when prompted by iTunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-very-light-gray-to-cyan-bluish-gray-gradient-background has-background\"><thead><tr><th>Possible Actions<\/th><th>Steps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Find password<\/td><td>Try using common passwords, check password managers, use a recovery tool such as the iPhone Backup Unlocker<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Change password<\/td><td>Connect the device to the computer, open iTunes, go to Summary and click &#8216;Encrypt iPhone backup&#8217;, enter a new password, and click &#8216;Set Password&#8217;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Disable encryption<\/td><td>Connect the device to the computer, open iTunes, go to Summary, uncheck &#8216;Encrypt iPhone backup&#8217;, enter the current encryption password, and click &#8216;Turn Off Encryption<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Restore from an encrypted backup<\/td><td>Connect the device to a computer, open iTunes, go to Summary, click &#8216;Restore Backup&#8217;, select a backup, enter an encryption password<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">iTunes backup encryption password<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Itunes Backup Encryption Password is a great option to help secure your data via iTunes when backing up your iphone or ipad. If you encrypt your iphone backup, you must remember the specific <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT213037\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT213037\" target=\"_blank\">password <\/a>in order to restore the backup. However, if you forgot the password, there are no ways to access or restore your data from the local backup. You can disable encryption in iTunes, but it will delete any existing backups and require a new one to be created which arises need for a new password. To remember this specific password, use something that is easy to remember but hard for others to guess and make sure it&#8217;s safe if anyone else has access to your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Reset Encryption Password on iTunes [2019]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yvc_kZd_tSw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn all about resetting your encryption password<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new iTunes backup, you can create a new encrypted backup, using your existing password. If you don&#8217;t have an existing password, you can create one by using the latest version of iTunes. When connecting two iPhones to your computer, make sure to follow the installation procedure and follow the steps as this will help secure your backups. Once your new encrypted backup file is created using a password, it will be stored on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When inputting the encryption password, it is important to remember that no one else can access the encrypted iTunes backup without knowing this password. This means that any saved passwords, passwords health data, and Wi-Fi settings will be securely encrypted in the backup. Unfortunately, if you forget your encryption password or lose it, then you won\u2019t be able to generate a backup of your iOS device and all its sensitive data. To prevent this from happening, it is advisable to write down the encryption password and store it in a secure place for later use. Another great way to back up your iOS device is by using Apple&#8217;s Keychain. This feature allows users to produce backups of their devices without having to enter a written encryption password each time they generate a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It takes a random password, utilizes it and sets the password for the backup encryption. With this feature on, iTunes takes a random password and sets your backup file. This means that iTunes keeps your backups secure and safe from any potential issues. Whilst backing up to iTunes, Apple ID is used to authenticate your computer as the source of the backup, which means no one else can access or modify your backups without knowing your Apple ID. This is a great way to keep your data protected from anything whilst taking full advantage of the convenience of storing backups with Apple&#8217;s iCloud service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To change your iTunes password, first you will need to connect your iOS device to your computer. Then open up iTunes and log in to the iTunes Store with your actual account. Once logged in, select your device from the list of devices that appears on the top right hand corner of the screen. Now click on the Summary tab and scroll down to the Backups section. Here, you can create a new backup for your device and check the box to encrypt it. Finally, click on &#8220;Back Up Now&#8221; and that&#8217;s it! Your iPhone or iPad is now securely backed up with an encrypted password. After completing this process, make sure to reset your iOS device&#8217;s passcode as well as any other security features enabled on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/macbook-restarted-because-of-a-problem\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10956\">Macbook Restarted Because Of A Problem<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning on iTunes Backup Encryption is a great way to protect your iOS device backups. This will create a new encrypted backup, which requires a password that you create. To turn on iTunes Backup Encryption, connect your iPhone or iPad to your <a href=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/1632658\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/abstract\/document\/1632658\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mac <\/a>or PC with the included lightning cable and open iTunes. If you ever lose your computer, it will be impossible for someone else to access your backups without this password. Luckily, there are several easy steps you can take to recover your lost password with EaseUS MobiUnlock for Mac or PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important step is to have your iPhone or iPad backups installed and backed up with iTunes. Once you have done that, you can use the tool to restore your data. The tool can also erase iCloud backup contents without any hassle. Furthermore, if your phone is locked by an account administrator, you will be required to enter a security policy before it can be unlocked. This includes access to health data, call logs and other access tools. With the new update, it also includes more data from corporate MS Exchange accounts and other secure accounts. Finally, if you want to include device information in your backup, then EaseUS MobiUnlock for Mac or PC allows you to do that as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program can be used to create an iTunes backup, enabling an iCloud Backup way. This way, you can send your data to the Apple servers for storage. It also has the ability to feature your iOS device and back up all of its information in a single click. This happens when you select the iCloud Backup way from iTunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Itunes Backup Encryption Password&#8217; is a password used to encrypt the backups that are stored on your computer and can be used to restore your iPhone in case you forget your iOS backup password. It is essential to remember the password if you want access to the data stored in the encrypted backup. If you have forgotten your iOS Backup Password, you can use Keychain Access on a Mac user to recover it. You can also create a new backup and overwrite the existing one, but this method works only if iTunes is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, Apple provides a great way to protect your backup data with a backup encryption password. This setting provides an extra layer of security that can help you keep your iTunes backup data safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_default_password_for_itunesApple_encrypted_backup\"><\/span>Is there a default password for itunes\/Apple encrypted backup?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To put it simply, there is a default password for itunes\/Apple encrypted backup. This default password usually is \u201c0000\u201d, and can be used to encrypt your backup itunes file(s). This password is also usually the same as the default password of your icloud account.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><em>If you&#8217;re interested in <a href=\"https:\/\/howtoitech.com\/best-selfie-app-for-iphone\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"553\">Best Selfie App For Iphone<\/a>, take a look at my other article<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_forgot_iTunes_backup_encryption_password\"><\/span>What happens if I forgot iTunes backup encryption password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you forget your iTunes backup encryption password, you will not be able to access the encrypted backup data. Apple does not store or recover encryption passwords, so it is not possible to retrieve or reset a forgotten password.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_reset_my_backup_encryption_password\"><\/span>How do I reset my backup encryption password?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unfortunately, it is not possible to reset an iTunes backup encryption password if you have forgotten it. Apple does not store or recover encryption passwords for backups to protect the security of your data. 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