How do I prevent unauthorized access to my Apple Account?

I know someone was accessing my apple account but not sure how?



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Original Title: Someone is accessing my Apple account and would like help from the community. I have screenshots that might help you help me

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Feb 15, 2026 10:16 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2026 10:23 AM

What makes you think this has happened? If somebody tells you that in an email or message then it is more than likely phishing.


Read this document if you think your Apple Account has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple Account - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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Feb 15, 2026 10:23 AM in response to mjmoore422

What makes you think this has happened? If somebody tells you that in an email or message then it is more than likely phishing.


Read this document if you think your Apple Account has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple Account - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


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