When I tried to sign into my iTunes account on my MacBook, I received a notification on my iPhone saying 'a MacBook in Middlesbrough, UK is trying to sign into your account'. However, I'm in surrey (263 miles away) and have never been to Middlesbrough or anywhere close. Why is it saying I'm up there?
MacBook, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6), null
In that case, what is the point of giving a location at all? I just had the exact same problem (i.e. some using my appleid in Middlesbrough when I am hundreds of miles from there) and it caused me a mild panic. Why not just send the message without the location?
Hi,
It happens sometimes.
Apple tries to find you by your IP address, so depending on the network/ISP you're connected to, you can sometimes have incoherent locations show up.
The locations you are seeing in the alerts may be hundreds of miles wrong. As long as you are knowing that it is you trying to sign in, it's o.k.
See: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
What if I don’t recognize the location shown in my sign in notification?
When you sign in on a new device, you’ll get a notification on your other trusted devices that includes a map showing the approximate location of the new device. This is an approximate location based on the IP address the device is currently using, rather than the exact location of the device. The location shown might reflect the network you're connected to, and not your physical location.
If you know you’re the person trying to sign in but you don’t recognize the location shown, you can still tap Allow and continue signing in.
However, if you ever see a notification that your Apple ID is being used to sign in on a new device and you're not the one signing in, tap Don’t Allow to ensure the sign in attempt is blocked.
I have been having this issue,
I have just solved it, go to your apple account, and turn off the Two-Factor Authentication off!
youll have to add some questions, but thats simple.
It was affecting my mac, phone and apple tv which all use Itunes, but all are working fine so far!
Good luck
I have just solved it, go to your apple account, and turn off the Two-Factor Authentication off!
youll have to add some questions, but thats simple.
Only, the Apple Watch can no longer unlock the Mac this way. So Apple Watch owners should reconsider.
It was telling me my macbook was in Middlesborough too. I'm in Essex, also nowhere near. What's the point of giving you a location if it's over 200 miles out ?!
That is a good point. The locations I am seeing are also always hundreds of miles off my current location, it is a bit disconcerting.
Macbook location is wrong
