Someone logged into my account from a device that wasn't me. How do I block them access?
How do I block access from other devices?
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How do I block access from other devices?
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. *
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 *
Note the restrictions in the article.
Make sure you turn of Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.
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. *
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. *
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 *
Note the restrictions in the article.
Make sure you turn of Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.
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. *
Hi gala116,
Welcome to the Apple Community.
How to contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security:
(country-specific and region-specific contacts)
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT204169
All the best :-)
Thankyou, Eric Root, for all this great info.
Cheers :-)
Someone logged into my account from a device that wasn't me. How do I block them access?