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Apple ID locked for security reasons

Hi Guys,


I’m using iPhone past 15 days, in last 15 days I have changed my password two times. It’s always showing Apple ID is locked for security reason, I have not tried wrong attempts when login into some other devices. Why I’m seeing these message

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 17, 2021 7:41 AM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2021 7:44 AM

Someone may be trying o sign into your Apple ID. You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. 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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Jan 17, 2021 7:44 AM in response to Arunromeod10

Someone may be trying o sign into your Apple ID. You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. 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    

Apple ID locked for security reasons

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