Users' questions

Why am I getting a message that my Apple ID is being used?

Why am I getting a message that my Apple ID is being used?

Helpful answers Hello, This means that someone else may be using your Apple ID. You can follow the instructions here to remove any unknown devices from your account, and then change your password.

Can I log into my boyfriends Apple ID without him knowing?

If someone has my Apple ID and logs into it, will Apple notice me? The short answer is: Yes! Only if someone has your Apple ID and password, access to your device that receives the verification code (if you set up 2FA), and a device that you previously had logged, can they log into your iCloud without your knowing.

Can you tell if someone logs into your Apple ID?

Look at the Devices section. Click on Details. You will see all the devices signed in with your Apple ID. If you have changed your password, anyone else would have been kicked out and may not appear here any longer.

How do you turn off sharing between Apple devices?

Stop sharing purchases with your family members on iPhone

  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Family Sharing.
  2. Tap Purchase Sharing, then turn off Share Purchases with Family. If the organizer wants to turn off purchase sharing entirely, they can tap Stop Purchase Sharing.

How does Apple notify you of suspicious activity?

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]. To report spam or other suspicious messages that you receive through iMessage, tap Report Junk under the message.

What can happen if someone has your Apple ID?

Answer: A: Yes, if someone knows your Apple ID/Password, they can activate iMessage on a device & send such using your ID. However, every time iMessage is activated on a device, you’ll receive a notice, from Apple, informing you of such.

Can my husband see my texts on iCloud?

Sharing an iCloud account with your spouse gives him or her unfettered access to almost any information on your iPhone, including your location, photographs, contacts, and text messages.

Will I be notified if someone signs into my iCloud?

Apple has added a new layer of security to iCloud, notifying users when someone logs into iCloud.com using their email address and password. This is similar to emails that Apple sends out when you make purchases on a new device for the first time. …

What happens if someone uses your Apple ID?

How do I separate my iPhone and iPad?

How to disconnect your iPhone and iPad by turning off Handoff

  1. On the iPhone or iPad, start the Settings app.
  2. Tap “General.”
  3. Tap “Handoff.”
  4. Turn off Handoff by swiping the button to the left.

How do I separate devices with the same Apple ID?

Each of you must purchase your own apps under your own Apple ID. When you decide to split up like this one of you will need to re-purchase the apps that they want to use. Start by transferring the new device(s) to a new account along with all your data.

Does Apple notify you of virus?

The quick answer was, yes, an iPhone can get a virus, though it is not likely. However, if his iPhone did have a virus, he would not get a text message from Apple Support to inform him. In fact, they would have no way of knowing if his phone had a virus. This is not a virus.

What kind of devices can you sign in with Apple ID?

You can see a list of your devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV (3rd generation or later), and HomePod—that are signed in with the same Apple ID. Depending on the device and where you view the list, you can see the device’s serial number, remove the cards you use with Apple Pay, see if iCloud Backup is turned on, and more.

How can I Keep my Apple ID up to date?

Keep your settings and Apple services up to date on all of your devices. Just sign in with the same Apple ID everywhere. Apple takes the security of your personal information very seriously. To help keep your Apple ID secure, see how to prevent unauthorized logins.

Where do I Find my Apple ID associated devices?

After you click Manage Devices, you’ll see information about all of your associated devices. Listed to the right of each device is the date when it associated with your Apple ID. You can also track how many days are left before you can associate a device with a different Apple ID.

How long does it take to associate a device with an Apple ID?

Depending on when you associated your device with your Apple ID, you might need to wait up to 90 days to associate the device with another Apple ID. This list of associated devices is not the same as the list of devices that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID. You can see where you’re signed in on your Apple ID account page.