How can I add lost phones imei to enable Find my IPhone?

A phone was lost/ Stolen it is not on my Apple account yet. I need to add it so I can turn on Find My IPhone

Posted on Apr 2, 2021 1:43 PM

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Posted on Apr 2, 2021 1:55 PM

Adding the IMEI won't enable Find My Phone. It has to be turned on on the phone and you need direct access to the phone to do that.

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How can I add lost phones imei to enable Find my IPhone?

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