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Keep getting locked out of Apple ID

2-3 times a week for the last month or so, I get notifications that my Apple ID has been locked, and I have to re-login everywhere, which isn't a whole lot of fun.


Figuring that someone was trying to hack me, I changed my password after the second time this happened. But it's continued since then.


Any idea what could be causing this, or what I can do to make it stop?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Dec 29, 2020 6:28 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2020 6:54 AM

Someone may be trying to hack your ID. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.      


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Two Factor Authentification availability.    


2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

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Dec 29, 2020 6:54 AM in response to J M H

Someone may be trying to hack your ID. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.      


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change.        


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support    I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


Two Factor Authentification availability.    


2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key


Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

Keep getting locked out of Apple ID

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