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Respond to "Someone's using your password

How can one respond to: "Your Apple ID is now being used for iMessage on a new iPhone." other than click "OK?"

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 6:07 PM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2022 6:37 PM

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.   * 


See who has access to your device or accounts


 Apple ID Password Change.   -  


ASC YouTube for How to reset your Apple ID password


 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.



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Oct 11, 2022 6:37 PM in response to C.A.R.Alfa

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.   * 


See who has access to your device or accounts


 Apple ID Password Change.   -  


ASC YouTube for How to reset your Apple ID password


 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.



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