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Apple ID keeps getting locked for security reasons

The problem has returned from November 2020. Apple ID keeps getting locked for "security reasons". I am sure that I am not the only one. I don't like being strong armed into setting up 2 factor authentication.

Posted on Dec 9, 2021 2:43 PM

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Posted on Dec 9, 2021 6:43 PM

Someone may be trying to log into your Apple ID and is entering the wrong password too many times. You might want to change the email address that you use for 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.

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Dec 9, 2021 6:43 PM in response to Soft-Ware

Someone may be trying to log into your Apple ID and is entering the wrong password too many times. You might want to change the email address that you use for 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 keeps getting locked for security reasons

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