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Changing Apple ID

When I changed my ID on my MacBook Air and iPad I got a message that the ID was being changed on a device in a city that is in my state but hours away from where I was located when changing the Apple ID. Is this a concern? Would there be another device shadowing my device?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 13.4

Posted on Aug 10, 2023 1:23 PM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2023 1:29 PM

A possible reason for an incorrect location is explained in the section titled, "The first time that you sign in with your Apple ID on a new device" by clicking on the link for the support article 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

"The notification might include a map of the approximate location of the sign-in attempt. This location is based on the new device's IP address and might reflect the network that it's connected to, rather than the exact physical location."

If you're connecting with wifi and not cellular, and the Internet service provider has their headquarters in another location, it may report the service provider's location and not where you are located.


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Aug 10, 2023 1:29 PM in response to NeedHelpMCD

A possible reason for an incorrect location is explained in the section titled, "The first time that you sign in with your Apple ID on a new device" by clicking on the link for the support article 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

"The notification might include a map of the approximate location of the sign-in attempt. This location is based on the new device's IP address and might reflect the network that it's connected to, rather than the exact physical location."

If you're connecting with wifi and not cellular, and the Internet service provider has their headquarters in another location, it may report the service provider's location and not where you are located.


Changing Apple ID

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