Q: Why is the map/location for 2 step verification completely wrong?
Whenever I am signing into anything with 2 step verification, I notice that the notification on my phone says that I'm signing in from a location that is completely incorrect. (i.e.: Portland, ME...) I thought it was just me when I asked a few friends with 2 step verification if they had seen this before. Several of them said that this was the case for them. Does anyone know the reason why this happens? Is it bouncing from a server there or is Apple Maps just acting really weird again?
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9.3.2
Posted on Jul 5, 2016 5:22 AM
First of all it is two factor authentication that prompts you with location, so if you search for article Apple added explanation to that question that in case of 2 Factor, location information is not taken from location of the device (Apple Maps), but from location reported by your ISP as location for your IP address.
"What if I don’t recognize the location shown in my sign in notification?
When you sign in on a new device, you’ll get a notification on your other trusted devices that includes a map showing the approximate location of the new device. This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you're connected to, and not your physical location.
If you know you’re the person trying to sign in but you don’t recognize the location shown, you can still tap Allow and continue signing in.
However, if you ever see a notification that your Apple ID is being used to sign in on a new device and you're not the one signing in, tap Don’t Allow to ensure the sign in attempt is blocked."
Posted on Jul 5, 2016 5:42 AM