idmsa.appleid.apple.com password deemed a secure risk

DEVICES: iMac Sonoma OS, iPhone 12 Pro iOS 17.7


Somewhere along, years ago, the many "improvements" to Apple ID added an isdma.appleid.apple.com (account ?) to my Apple account ID.


Today I got a security warning telling me to change the password to this idmsa.appleid because the password was a risk.


However, I don't use idsma.appleid.com. I am under the impression that my primary Apple ID sign-in on my iMac and iPhone are sufficient for sign-in and that, if I change the idmsa password to a new password, it might really screw up my use of Apple iCloud and other functions of my Apple use.


I also note that I have 2 iCloud accounts (dang!), each based on the two emails I used : the first was the sbcglobal.net email address I have always had; the second was when I eventually got an iCloud.com email address. I think one of them (the 1st) is an iCloud+.com cloud drive.


How do I reconcile all this confusion? Can I really change an idmsa.appleid.apple.com password without screwing things up? Can I, should I delete this idmsa.appleid.apple.com information?


Thanks for any clarity on this,


Shelley


iMac 24″, macOS 14.7

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 12:27 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Oct 5, 2024 12:39 PM

The idmsa.appleid.apple.com is just a server that Apple uses to verify your Apple ID/Password. It is not a different password then want you currently have. To change your Password:

Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support


You don't have 2 iCloud accounts. When you create an Apple ID, you are given an iCloud email address. Both can be used to access your account, but it is the same iCloud account.

Similar questions

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 5, 2024 12:39 PM in response to Shelley Schreiber

The idmsa.appleid.apple.com is just a server that Apple uses to verify your Apple ID/Password. It is not a different password then want you currently have. To change your Password:

Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support


You don't have 2 iCloud accounts. When you create an Apple ID, you are given an iCloud email address. Both can be used to access your account, but it is the same iCloud account.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

idmsa.appleid.apple.com password deemed a secure risk

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.