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I need to change my Apple ID

I need to change my Apple ID because my account was hacked

Posted on Oct 29, 2021 11:32 PM

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Posted on Oct 30, 2021 11:27 AM

You might want to consider changing your password if you can 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.   *


Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk    -


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *


 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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Oct 30, 2021 11:27 AM in response to deb_bon

You might want to consider changing your password if you can 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.   *


Device and Data Access when Personal Safety is At Risk    -


Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts  *


 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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