Password changed by Apple?

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Password changed by Apple?

suddenly, (~3/30/2022), my access to iCloud email has been blocked through Outlook 365.

Password has not been changed by me. Password is the same on all other access to email on iCloud, specifically via www.icloud.com.

Apple account on communities is still true with password.

I read instructions, then removed that account from Outlook 365 and closed the program, restarted PC.

My Apple account is accessible with previous password.

Did Apple change my password?

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Apr 5, 2022 11:28 AM

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Answer 1

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muguy

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Apr 5, 2022 11:46 AM in response to tlfmd

No, Apple did not change your password. You'll need an app password to use Outlook if your account is set to two-factor authentication and the device has not been authenticated. Visit appleid.apple.com

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Answer 2

Apr 6, 2022 5:58 AM in response to tlfmd

tlfmd wrote:

I found the Apple site where the password was changed by Apple.

That one gave me a new one , 16 characters

No relationship to the original one I use for Apple

It obviously occurred about April 1.

what a nasty thing to do to the not-a-geek.

Might a notice be offered to me as it happens vs struggling in the back woods trying to find a way home?

I think you've somehow been scammed. Apple doesn't assign you passcodes. I recommend that you immediately change your Apple ID passcode and enable two-factor authentication.

Start here:

Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

You might also want to look at this:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

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