compromised icloud email and change to password
If I have a compromised icloud email and need to change the password, is the apple ID "password" the same as the password for my icloud email?
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16
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If I have a compromised icloud email and need to change the password, is the apple ID "password" the same as the password for my icloud email?
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 16
HRDebi Said:
"compromised icloud email and change to password: If I have a compromised icloud email and need to change the password, is the apple ID "password" the same as the password for my icloud email?"
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Troubleshooting a Compromised Apple ID:
Do Three Things:
A. Verify Your Devices:
Verify that you the devices logged in to your account or officially yours, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support
B. Consider Modifying your Credentials:
Having been stollen, someone likey has your credentials. So, by all means, consider modifying them, starting with a new password.
C. Contact Apple Support:
Contact Apple Support, asking them to assist you with logging in to this account. The Apple ID would be an eMail address. Perform a trail & error login session with the Apple Rep, while on the phone with them, prior to ending the call. If need be, perform a screensharing session with them, so they can see this firsthand, form your perspective. See my user tip: Screenshare your iPhone with the Camera App Enabled to Easily Converse Over-the-Phone with Apple Support - User Tip
HRDebi Said:
"compromised icloud email and change to password: If I have a compromised icloud email and need to change the password, is the apple ID "password" the same as the password for my icloud email?"
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Troubleshooting a Compromised Apple ID:
Do Three Things:
A. Verify Your Devices:
Verify that you the devices logged in to your account or officially yours, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support
B. Consider Modifying your Credentials:
Having been stollen, someone likey has your credentials. So, by all means, consider modifying them, starting with a new password.
C. Contact Apple Support:
Contact Apple Support, asking them to assist you with logging in to this account. The Apple ID would be an eMail address. Perform a trail & error login session with the Apple Rep, while on the phone with them, prior to ending the call. If need be, perform a screensharing session with them, so they can see this firsthand, form your perspective. See my user tip: Screenshare your iPhone with the Camera App Enabled to Easily Converse Over-the-Phone with Apple Support - User Tip
HRDebi Said:
"compromised icloud email and change to password: If I have a compromised icloud email and need to change the password, is the apple ID 'password' the same as the password for my icloud email?"
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Yes. There is only one password for your Apple account (iCloud eMail and all).
compromised icloud email and change to password