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Shared Apple ID

My husband was showing me his phone today and he is sharing my ID with me. It’s this normal for iPhone. I never get into the what and why’s until my phone was hacked, but that sounds fishy to me.


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iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 14, 2022 5:44 PM

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Posted on Jun 15, 2022 12:23 AM

👉 Sharing an Apple ID is not recommended.

Also with Family Sharing it is recommended that everyone has their own Apple ID.

See -> Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID

Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support


I never get into the what and why’s until my phone was hacked,

See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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

👉 If you completed the steps above and think your account might still be compromised, contact Apple Support.


To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:

Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support 


Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)

 

Set up iCloud Keychain

Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

 

Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 

Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support 

 

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support


See also -> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

 



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 15, 2022 12:23 AM in response to Mfhdgjfgjfgjhff

👉 Sharing an Apple ID is not recommended.

Also with Family Sharing it is recommended that everyone has their own Apple ID.

See -> Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID

Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support


I never get into the what and why’s until my phone was hacked,

See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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

👉 If you completed the steps above and think your account might still be compromised, contact Apple Support.


To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:

Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community

 

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud

Identify and filter junk mail in iCloud - Apple Support 


Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store ->

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store – Apple Support (UK)

 

Set up iCloud Keychain

Set up iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

 

Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 

Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

See also the following Apple articles:

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

About the 'Trust This Computer' alert on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases

Authorize or deauthorize your computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support 

 

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication

Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

 

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support


See also -> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support

 



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