Where to find your iTunes username and password

Your iTunes username is the Apple ID email address you use to sign in to the iTunes Store, Apple Music, or the App Store. To find it, open iTunes on your computer or the App Store on your phone, tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, and select Account Settings (or View My Account). The email address shown there is your iTunes username.

Your password is not displayed anywhere in iTunes or Apple's apps — Apple does not show passwords for security reasons. If you need to sign in somewhere and do not remember your password, you will need to reset it through Apple's account recovery process rather than retrieve it.

The steps differ slightly between devices and whether you are using a Mac, Windows computer, iPhone, or iPad. The method that works fastest depends on which device you have in front of you right now.

Key Takeaways

  • Your iTunes username is the email address associated with your Apple ID, visible in your account settings on any Apple device or computer.
  • Apple does not display your password anywhere in iTunes or the App Store — you must reset it if you forget it rather than retrieve it.
  • On iPhone or iPad, open the App Store, tap your profile picture, and select Account Settings to see your Apple ID email.
  • On Mac or Windows, open iTunes, click your profile picture in the top right, and select Account Settings to view your username.
  • If you cannot remember your password, use Apple's account recovery tool at iforgot.apple.com to reset it.

Finding your username on iPhone or iPad

Open the App Store and tap the profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. Tap Account Settings. The email address shown at the top of the page is your iTunes username — this is the Apple ID you use to purchase apps, music, and other content.

If you see a different email than expected, you may have multiple Apple IDs. Some people create separate accounts for different purposes or inherit an old account from a family member's device. The email shown in Account Settings is the one currently active on that device.

Finding your username on Mac

Open the App Store and click your profile picture in the top right corner. Select Account Settings. Your Apple ID email address appears at the top of the window. This is your iTunes username.

If you use iTunes instead of the App Store, open iTunes, click your profile picture in the top right, and select Account Settings. The same email address will appear.

Finding your username on Windows

Open iTunes and click your profile picture in the top right corner of the window. Select Account Settings. Your Apple ID email is displayed at the top of the Account Settings window.

If you do not see a profile picture, you may not be signed in. Click Sign In in the top right corner, enter your email address and password, and then return to Account Settings to confirm your username.

What to do if you forgot your password

Apple does not store or display your password anywhere in iTunes, the App Store, or iCloud settings. If you cannot remember it, go to iforgot.apple.com and enter your Apple ID email address. Apple will send you a link to reset your password through email or answer security questions you set up when you created your account.

The reset process usually takes a few minutes. After you create a new password, you can sign in to iTunes, the App Store, or any other Apple service with your email address and the new password you just set.

Recovering a lost or old Apple ID email

If you cannot remember which email address you used to create your Apple ID, check any devices that are already signed in. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, and your Apple ID email appears under your name. On Mac, open System Preferences, click Apple ID, and your email is shown in the left sidebar.

You can also check your email inbox for receipts from the iTunes Store or App Store — these emails are sent to the address associated with your account. Search for "iTunes" or "App Store" in your email to find old purchase confirmations.

Signing in with a different Apple ID

If you want to use a different Apple ID on a device, you will need to sign out first. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, scroll down, and select Sign Out. On Mac, open System Preferences, click Apple ID, and select Sign Out. On Windows, open iTunes, click your profile picture, and select Sign Out.

After you sign out, you can sign in with a different email address and password. Keep in mind that signing out of your Apple ID may remove access to apps, music, and other content you purchased with the previous account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my iTunes username to something other than my email address?

No. Your iTunes username must be an email address — it is your Apple ID. You cannot change it to a custom username. You can change which email address is associated with your account, but the username itself will always be an email.

What if I see two different email addresses in my Apple ID settings?

One is your primary Apple ID email (your username), and the others are alternate email addresses you can use to sign in. Your primary email is the one shown first in Account Settings. You can add or remove alternate emails in your full Apple ID account settings at appleid.apple.com.

Do I need my iTunes password to read free apps?

No. You need to be signed in to an Apple ID to read any app, free or paid, but you do not need to enter your password every time. Once you are signed in on a device, you can read free apps without re-entering your password. Paid apps and in-app purchases require your password or Face ID / Touch ID.

Can I use my iTunes username to sign in to other Apple services?

Yes. Your iTunes username is your Apple ID email, and you can use it to sign in to iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, the Apple website, and any other Apple service. The same email and password work across all of them.

What if I cannot access the email address I used for my Apple ID?

Go to iforgot.apple.com and select "I do not have access to my recovery email." Apple will walk you through verifying your identity using security questions or a recovery key you may have saved when you created your account. You can then update your email address to one you can access.