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Trying to log on to Apple TV, but taking me to a prompt saying Authentication required: to access this site, you need to log in to this area on www.apple.com:80. Password will be sent in the clear..?

Apple TV 4, tvOS 13

Posted on Jan 12, 2020 1:59 PM

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Jan 12, 2020 2:00 PM in response to Gatafish

Hello,

You will need to call Apple for assistance.

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