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Apple ID locked for no reason

Hi ~


My Mac has told me twice now that I've been signed out of iCloud and that my Apple ID has been locked.


That seems suspicious to me, and there doesn't seem to be any way to see what activity caused that. My guess is multiple incorrect login attempts, except I am not the one who is doing that.


What could cause my Apple ID to keep getting locked? What can I do?


Ryan

Posted on Jan 1, 2020 7:31 AM

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Jan 1, 2020 7:40 AM in response to Ryan_Helms

You might want to consider changing your password and making sure it is a strong one. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised


 Apple ID Password Change


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication


 Two Factor Authentification availability


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

Apple ID locked for no reason

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