icloud signing in
when signing in on laptop I get a warning on iPhone to say someone is trying to sign in in Milton Keynes. I live in Yorkshire, why should I get this?
iPhone SE
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CarlAVII
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Community Specialist
Good evening Jooney_41,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand you are seeing a message that someone is trying to sign in to iCloud in Milton Keynes, when you live in Yorkshire, approximately 129 miles away. Take a look at the resource below which explains how the device location is determined. I've highlighted some key information here for you. Click on the links for complete details.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID
"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 block the sign in attempt."
Here is another resource that will help you identify the devices signed in with your Apple ID:
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Take care.