Verification email

TonyF77 wrote:

Hi, I created an Apple ID and got sent an email asking me to click a link and then asked me to enter my Apple ID and password.

is this standard practice from Apple as seems strange to me?

the email address sent from was appleid@id.apple.com

thanks for your help, I am new to Apple ☺️

If you initiated the change/create AppleID then you expect to receive some verification,yes..... (?)

How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support

Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Change your Apple ID - Apple Support

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

*ref: Email from appleid@id.apple.com - Apple Community

if in doubt contact Apple Support