Questions tagged [apple-id]
Apple ID is Apple's user identification system intended to be a single sign on for users of Apple services, hardware and software.
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What is the “Sign in with Apple ID - The password for ”<email-address>“ needs to be updated” dialog?
I just encountered the dialog below. It looks a bit suspicious to me and I am wondering whether it is an authentical or some scam/virus. It just popped up after I had an issue with my computer running ...
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Which Apple ID should I use for my Apple Card?
I'm one of the users who has one Apple ID that I use for e-mail, calendar, etc., and a different ID that I use for iTunes and the App Store. Is one of these preferred (or required) for use as the ...
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How to make Xcode always remember your session or sign in automatically on start?
Every time I close Xcode and then start it, I have to enter my AppleID and password. I have to go
Preferences > Accounts and provide my password every time. This is very annoying.
How to force it ...
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icloud - removing previous connected apple devices and disconnecting it from account
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Last year I got rid of two old Macs (one running macOS Catalina and the other with macOS Sierra, both were formatted in an attempt to reuse them for Linux).
In the process I removed them from ...
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macOS Two-factor authentication Apple ID limit
From the Apple Support document, Two-factor authentication for Apple ID
Two-factor authentication is available to iCloud and iTunes users with at least one device that's using the latest iOS or ...
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Problems with new Apple ID for a macOS installation
My friend gave me an old macOS (El Capitan). I formatted the disk and created a new Apple ID online. When I tried to log in to continue the reinstallation of the OS, it says that the Apple ID is not ...
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I once installed an app requiring an Apple ID from the US store and now other apps require that Apple ID. Why?
I once needed an app which was only available in the US App Store, so I installed it using my US Apple ID. Now, months later when I want to update apps, many of them require the US Apple ID but even ...
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Activation of iMessage and FaceTime fails (error during activation)
Trying to activate iMessage and FaceTime on my MBP (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015; macOS 10.13.3) keeps returning "An error occurred during activation. Try again."
I have gone through the suggestions ...
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Unable to use new apple id in app store on iPhone 4 IOS 7.1.2
My parents just gave me their old iPhone 4 and I cannot get my Apple ID to work correctly.here is what I did:
Reset all content and settings
Selected English, United States, wifi, enabled location, ...
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AppleID account sign in VirtualBox
I managed to install El Capitan (not Sierra) in Virtual Box on my MBP running Sierra. Looks fine on the first view. One major problem is that I can not sign up with my own Apple (or any other test) ID ...
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Why would AppleIDAuthAgent take nearly 100% CPU?
The AppleIDAuthAgent process on my 2007 Mac Pro running OS X 10.7.5 is taking up 95-100 % CPU continuously.
I use it whenever I go to work.
I also use it as a server. I occasionally pull/push ...
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Is there any way to find the Apple ID of the activation lock?
I understand it is impossible to find the password, but is it possible to find the apple ID so I can email the guy this phone was obviously stolen off? I've lost several hundred pounds on this stupid ...
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Pushing an Apple ID for App Store to IPads with Apple Configurator
Is there a way to push an Apple ID to the iPads with profiles via Apple Configurator?
I have several 100 and would like to push it so we do not have to enter it manually for each.
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Can't sign into iTunes on Mac 10.7.5
I can open the iTunes app and it seems to be working as normal, but whenever I try to sign in it gives me two error messages, one after the other.
first - "We could not complete your iTunes ...
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How to change which device my AppleID's 2FA “Pin Code” is sent to
I have an single AppleId for multiple devices - about 20 devices (and rising).
Every time I get a new device, I need to sign into App Store using my AppleId. In doing so, I get asked for a 2FA pin ...
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Sandbox Apple ID disabled in the App Store and iTunes
I am attempting to test macOS In-App Purchases via a Sandbox Apple ID.
When I go through the purchase flow, I get the error:
Your account has been disabled in the App Store and iTunes.
For assistance,...
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Endless “enter verification code” loop on old iPad for iMessage and FaceTime signin
I (well, my kid) has an old iPad with iOS8 on it. His Apple id has 2FA turned on (he also has an iPhone 5S). Recently we changed his password and now (understandably) iMessage and FaceTime no longer ...
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Is there a way to disable file sharing via apple-id?
In High Sierra connecting to a mac using an older OS (el capitan), I see the default connection is using the appleid for authentication (showing Connected as: com.apple.idms.appleid.prd...). Is there ...
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How can I ensure a shared, corporate device never prompts for user sign-in?
We are using supervised devices
Airwatch is our MDM solution
Devices are being used sparingly with Guided Access enabled to allow use of one app only
Some devices use Facetime as above mentioned app, ...
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New Apple ID and iCloud
I created a new Apple ID on my Mac mini, but the "photos" preference, when checked asks for a password to the old account.
I can’t see where to enter my new Apple ID.
Since I don't remember the old ...
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Can't sign into iCloud on my Mac and Mac App Store, but have no trouble signing in using browsers
My @icloud.com is used in various browsers and devices. I tried to install updates on Mac App Store but it prompted I have the wrong password. Then I used my phone to reset the password. After ...
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iPod will not forget!
My iPod Touch was originally used with an Apple account and email that have become obsolete. I no longer have access to the email account and cannot supply the old password or ask for a password ...
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FaceTime: An Error Occurred during activation
Upon entering correct information into FaceTime on latest OS X, we receive "An error occurred during activation. Try again."
Have already tried resetting power controller and memory, making sure date ...
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Apple ID verification process not accepting my ID and/or password
I have an iPhone 6 and during the last 2 months I see the Apple ID verification message. After I input my ID and password the iPhone won't accept it. I also get the same message with regard to iTunes ...
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Apple ID disabled and unlock email sent to strange address
My iPad Pro was locked during New Year’s Eve. I've tried to change the password but my Apple ID is disabled. I went to the website to change my password and filled the requested information. An email ...
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Sign into iCloud on Mac but prevent it from receiving Apple ID two factor codes
I am using two factor authentication on my Apple ID (not the older two step verification)
I would like to sign into a Mac with my iCloud/iTunes account and use it normally, but I would like to ...
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Unable to login to AppStore on Mac Mini
When I login to AppStore on Mac Mini, I get the message to review account followed by an error message
When I see the details in https://appleid.apple.com/account/manage, I get the below message.
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Enable 2FA For Non-Primary Apple ID
It seems the only way to enable two factor authentication on an Apple ID is by using an Apple device.
I can log into my non-primary Apple ID on the appleid.apple.com website but the instructions for ...
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How do I stop or at least partly reduce the number of times I need to type in my Apple password
I use iBooks, the app store, Apple Music and iTunes on my mac and iphone.
Apple asks me for my password at least twice a week on each device.
Does it anyone know how to prevent this?
Scenarios:
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How to remove all traces of an Apple Id from a Mac
If I go to the System Preferences and select iCloud, it prompts me to sign in with my Apple Id. Only problem is, it auto-fills the Apple Id of the previous user. If I try to delete the existing id ...
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Update from old account appears in my Mac App Store?
I have a 3 days old Macbook Pro 2015 with OS X Yosemite (10.10.5) on it.
Today (for the first time) a new update appeared in my Mac App Store, an update to an app (Sketch - that is not free) that I ...
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iMessage sign-in not working correctly after changing Apple ID
I wanted to sign up for Apple iMessage with a different email, so I created a new Apple ID and every time I try to sign in with that one, it asks me for the password again and again. This loop ...
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stop Ipod from asking for old Apple ID password
Recently, I've changed my Apple ID because my old E-mail has been hacked. Now that I set the new one as my apple ID, the old Apple account still appears when I open almost all my apps on my Ipod Touch ...
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2 Apple IDs on one device
My mom purchased an iPad about 18 months ago. She set up an Apple ID and then connected it to her PayPal account and purchased about 18 apps and games over a few months. Her PC crashed and had to ...
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What does OS X use “associated” Apple IDs for?
On OS X it is possible to associate Apple IDs with user accounts. Apple lists three consequences of doing so:
The Apple IDs can be used to reset the user account
The Apple IDs can be used to access ...
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Screen Share requires confirmation on the same Apple ID
When I try to connect to my Mac Pro from my MacBook Pro (both running Catalina) via Screen Share I’m prompted to accept the request to screen share. Once I do screen share works correctly.
My issue is ...
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Getting rid of “Sign in to iMessages” popup at boot in Mac OS Catalina
I have recently logged out of my apple id account and icloud in my MacBook Pro MAC OS Catalina. But this message keeps popping up asking me to update the password for my apple id for iMessages:
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FaceTime & iMessage auth troubleshooting
I have created a separate user for my GF on my mac (macos Catalina 10.15.4) but I cannot log into FaceTime and iMessage. FaceTime shows "this account has no reachable addresses" error, but account is ...
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Does iOS prompt for an Apple ID password after a device has been turned off for a certain period of time?
One of my family members has an iPhone that up until several days ago hadn't been turned on for at least 6 months. When booting the phone, they were met with the Activation Lock screen and asked to ...
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I can access iCloud online on my Mac, but can not sign into App Store
My Mac is running on Sierra 10.12.6. When I try to access App Store on my Mac, it requires a username and password. I am able to login to iCloud online using my Apple ID. However, I can not sign in to ...
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Cannot change region because cannot delete payment method because have active subscriptions
You are my only hope as I am desperate!
I have moved to a new country, so my old country bank card is now closed. To this card my AppleID is still linked but now it indicates that I must update ...
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Syncing AppleID and local user password
We're Apple Business Manager and Azure users. I'm looking for a way of using AppleScript or Automator to perform synchronization of my AppleID password and local user password at boot time or on a ...
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How do I make my iPad forget about Chrome browser?
I have or rather had Chrome on my iPad but it refuses to update because it was acquired using another AppleID. I then deleted it with the intention to reinstall using my current AppleID. But that is ...
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iPad suddenly shows “Hello” screen and asks for activation
I left my work iPad (7th gen) with the screen off for a few hours, came back to it and it was suddenly showing a "Hello" screen.
I have to select a language, country and network and it offers a "...
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An old email address is being associated with my Apple ID. How can I remove this?
When I signed up for my first Apple ID, I used a Yahoo email address. Then when gmail came out, I somehow switched my Apple ID sign on email address to my new gmail.
A few days ago, on a new Apple ...
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Constantly re-entering Apple ID on AirPort Extreme
We have a MacBook, iMac, two iPads, and two iPhones, all of them using the same Apple ID with no complaint. But the AirPort Extreme says "incorrect Apple ID or password" every time I look at the ...
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How to access iCloud file invitation
An iCloud file was shared with my apple id and a friend's apple id. However, we're both new to iCloud and neither of us have been able to access the file.
The file was definitely shared: the person ...
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How do I make a MacBook a trusted device so that it can receive Apple ID verification codes?
I have a new MacBook Pro and I want to make it a trusted device so that it can receive Apple ID verification codes. My old MacBook Pro and my iPad are trusted devices but I am unable to make the new ...
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2 apple devices sharing same apple id’s causing issues
so my husband and i have two apple iphones (8 & xsmax) we share the same apple id to share contacts between the two devices. It used to work when we had a iphone 6&8 but then we upgraded to 8&...
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Should my child know their Family Account Apple Id password?
My 8-year old child's iPad it logged in with their child's family account under family sharing. I am using a Parental Passcode to restrict access.
It seems that (according to Apple Support, a '...
