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I’m trying to set up AnyTrans to use between my Mac and my iPhone. When prompt to enter two factor authentication, a window opens saying “apple id is being used to sign in to a device near Toronto”, even though I’m in the W area of Canada. What is going on? Does it mean that my Apple ID has been compromised? Or does it have anything to do on the location of imobie/AnyTrans services? Please help.
iPhone 8, iOS 13
See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
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 block the sign in attempt.
See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
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 block the sign in attempt.
In addition to what Foxfifth says in his last sentence, you might want to Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355 to remove any device you don't recognize.
If you find any you might want to change you Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355 for safety.
Here is what to do after you change your password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071
apple id is being used to sign in to a device in a different area
