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I’ve been sent an apple I’d verification code, they are not from me , what should I do.

I keep getting sent an apple verification code, but I have not generated them what should I do?

iPhone 7, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 25, 2020 10:16 AM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2020 10:18 AM

Check your Apple ID device list (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064) and remove any device that shouldn't be signed in using the steps in the link.

 

If there are none that shouldn’t be signed in, then you should not have a problem at this point. But, if an unauthorized device signed in, Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355 

 

Here is What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

And see these security-related Apple Documents:

 

 If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

iCloud security overview  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303

 

Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac

 

Using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397

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Apr 25, 2020 10:18 AM in response to Leonemedwid

Check your Apple ID device list (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205064) and remove any device that shouldn't be signed in using the steps in the link.

 

If there are none that shouldn’t be signed in, then you should not have a problem at this point. But, if an unauthorized device signed in, Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355 

 

Here is What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

And see these security-related Apple Documents:

 

 If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

Security and your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

iCloud security overview  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303

 

Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac

 

Using app-specific passwords https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397

I’ve been sent an apple I’d verification code, they are not from me , what should I do.

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