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My Apple ID is getting locked constantly

How can i find out what is causing the Apple ID to lock?

Also i want to unlock the ID without changing the password

Posted on Jan 3, 2021 1:48 AM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2021 10:42 AM

Someone may be trying to log into your Apple ID and is entering the wrong password too many times.


To unlock it with changing your password, see the last section in the article below.


If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support.    


 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.      


 Apple ID Password Change.     


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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Question marked as Best reply

Jan 3, 2021 10:42 AM in response to bofhgr

Someone may be trying to log into your Apple ID and is entering the wrong password too many times.


To unlock it with changing your password, see the last section in the article below.


If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support.    


 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.      


 Apple ID Password Change.     


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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