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New iPhone SE. Can't set it up. When I try, the "allow" screen tells me someone in Alabama is trying to log into my phone using my Apple ID. I live and am sitting at my desk in Boise Idaho.

What is going on that I get a message someone in Alabama is using my login? I just want this phone to work. The folks at the AT&T store thought they had me ready to go when I got home, but didn't set up the phone in the store. I have no idea what is going on.

iPhone SE, iOS 13

Posted on Sep 26, 2020 4:08 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2020 4:28 PM

blick wrote:

What is going on that I get a message someone in Alabama is using my login? I just want this phone to work. The folks at the AT&T store thought they had me ready to go when I got home, but didn't set up the phone in the store. I have no idea what is going on.

This sounds like you are using 2FA and trying to sign in.


If your ISP/Cellular provider has registered the IP address being assigned to you, it will give you this type of message.


https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204915





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Sep 26, 2020 4:28 PM in response to blick

blick wrote:

What is going on that I get a message someone in Alabama is using my login? I just want this phone to work. The folks at the AT&T store thought they had me ready to go when I got home, but didn't set up the phone in the store. I have no idea what is going on.

This sounds like you are using 2FA and trying to sign in.


If your ISP/Cellular provider has registered the IP address being assigned to you, it will give you this type of message.


https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204915





New iPhone SE. Can't set it up. When I try, the "allow" screen tells me someone in Alabama is trying to log into my phone using my Apple ID. I live and am sitting at my desk in Boise Idaho.

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