Does Apple tell you when someone tries to log into your account?

Apple does not notify you of suspicious activity but will alert you via email whenever the system picks up a sign-in from a device that you’ve never used before to sign in to your account. It then alerts you to take action if it’s not you who just signed in.

How can I see who tried to log into my Apple ID?

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can see the devices that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID:

1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page,* then scroll to Devices.
2. If you don’t see your devices right away, click View Details and answer your security questions.

What are the Apple ID security questions?

Security questions are designed to be memorable to you but hard for anyone else to guess. When used in conjunction with other identifying information, they help Apple verify that you’re the person requesting access to your account.

Can I log into someone’s Apple ID without them knowing?

Note that nobody can login to your iCloud account without knowing your AppleID and password. And if you use two factor authentication with your AppleID, they’d have to have access to one of your trusted devices as well.

Can Apple ID be hacked?

If your iPhone backs everything up to your iCloud account, then someone can spy on your activity by accessing your iCloud account from any web browser. They would need your Apple ID username and password in order to do this, so if you know that a third party has that information, there are a few steps you should take.

What is the best password for Apple ID?

Use a strong password for your Apple ID Your password must have eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger.

Does Apple send emails about suspicious activity?

If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it’s supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to [email protected]. To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to [email protected].

Can someone see my texts with my Apple ID?

There is no way for him to see your iMessages unless he knows your AppleID and password you use with iMessage. Nor can he see your carrier SMS texts unless you and he share a telephone number or account. There is no website that can magically gain access to your messages.

What happens if Apple ID is hacked?

Alternatively, once a hacker has access to your Apple ID, they can use this to login to your account and access the information in the same way that you would. They could: Read your emails and even send emails from your account if you have an iCloud address.

How do I add a payment method to my Apple ID?

Tap your name. Tap Payment & Shipping. You may be asked to sign in with your Apple ID. To add a payment method, tap Add Payment Method. To update a payment method, tap the payment method, then edit your information. You may need to enter the security code that’s printed on your credit or debit card.

What should my Apple account user ID be?

Your User ID must be 8-20 characters in length and include only letters and numbers. Do not use spaces or special characters. Please be sure to use a unique User ID; using your name or other easy identifiable words is not recommended. If you have forgotten your User ID, select the Forgot User ID link on the Login Page.

How do I resent my Apple ID account?

If you need to have it resent, try signing in to your Apple ID account page using that Apple ID and press Resend next to the email address that you need to verify. Apple should send another verification email to that address. If the listed email address is incorrect, update it, and Apple sends another verification email.

Where can I find an email address for my Apple ID?

To find an eligible email address that you can use as your Apple ID login, sign in to your Apple ID account page and click Edit under the Account section. You see Reachable At and a login alias with a question mark icon .