Apple ID Sign-in location wrong

Hello! Whenever I try to sign in to something using my Apple ID, or do anything that requires me to use my Apple ID for that matter, I always get a notification on my phone saying that someone from Provo, Utah, is trying to sign in on my phone. I don't think this is malicious intent, as I only get those notifications the exact moment I try to sign in to a service using my Apple ID. However, this is still quite confusing, since I live nowhere near Provo, Utah. If someone could clarify why this is happening, that'd be great. Thank you!

MacBook Air, macOS 13.4

Posted on Dec 1, 2024 3:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2024 6:30 PM

A possible reason for an incorrect location is explained in the section titled, "The first time that you sign in with your Apple ID on a new device" by clicking on the link for the support article 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support and in Reject unknown sign-in attempts - Apple Support

"The notification might include a map of the approximate location of the sign-in attempt. This location is based on the new device's IP address and might reflect the network that it's connected to, rather than the exact physical location."

If you're connecting with wifi and not cellular, and the Internet service provider has their headquarters in another location, it may report the service provider's location and not where you are located. If you're using a VPN, the location could be the VPN server's location.


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Dec 1, 2024 6:30 PM in response to Ejrund

A possible reason for an incorrect location is explained in the section titled, "The first time that you sign in with your Apple ID on a new device" by clicking on the link for the support article 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support and in Reject unknown sign-in attempts - Apple Support

"The notification might include a map of the approximate location of the sign-in attempt. This location is based on the new device's IP address and might reflect the network that it's connected to, rather than the exact physical location."

If you're connecting with wifi and not cellular, and the Internet service provider has their headquarters in another location, it may report the service provider's location and not where you are located. If you're using a VPN, the location could be the VPN server's location.


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