You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

My apple id being used by someone in Laurel, NJ

When I try to enter my apple ID, it says they will send me a verification code. Then I get a message that says my apple id is being used by someone in Laurel NJ. I'm not in NJ, I have to say "allow" in order to get to the next screen that has my verification code. Is there any way to stop this message about NJ every time I enter my Apple ID?

iPhone XR

Posted on Jan 31, 2020 9:06 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Jan 31, 2020 9:14 AM

See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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.





1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jan 31, 2020 9:14 AM in response to carolyngt

See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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.





My apple id being used by someone in Laurel, NJ

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.