
However, to restore your iPhone or iPad to an encrypted backup, you’ll need to manually enter the encryption password first and there’s no password recovery feature in case you forget it. Encrypted backups have an advantage over regular backups, as they allow account passwords, Health, and HomeKit data to be backed up to the computer, plus since they’re encrypted they are also more secure to have stored on your computer.

If you don't have an iCloud backup, you can make one.Both iTunes and macOS Finder provides users with the option to encrypt local backups of iOS and iPadOS devices. Use an iCloud backup instead of iTunes.If someone else set up your device, ask them for the password.

If you have a device with iOS 10 or earlier, you can't reset the password. You won't be able to use previous encrypted backups, but you can back up your current data using iTunes and setting a new backup password. Connect your device to iTunes again and create a new encrypted backup.It also removes your encrypted backup password. This won't affect your user data or passwords, but it will reset settings like display brightness, Home screen layout, and wallpaper. Follow the steps to reset your settings.Tap Reset All Settings and enter your iOS passcode.On your iOS device, go to Settings > General > Reset.With iOS 11 or later, you can make a new encrypted backup of your device by resetting the password. You can’t restore an encrypted backup without its password. If you can’t remember the password for your encrypted backup Transfer content from your previous iOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (iCloud backups are encrypted as standard, so will also include your sensitive data).


Upon first turning on "Encrypt iPhone backup" in iTunes, a password must be set for your encrypted backups.
