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Your Apple ID Has Been Locked for Security Reasons

By Madalina Dinita 39 comments Last updated December 29, 2022

If your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons, you’ve come to the right place. In this quick guide, we’ll explore what’s causing this problem and how you can solve it. Rest assured, this is not a major issue. Follow the steps below and you should be able to unlock your device in no time.

What to Do if Your Apple ID Has Been Locked for Security Reasons

Unlock Your iPhone and Change Your Password

First things first, you need to unlock your device and change your password in order to regain full access to your device. To unlock your device, you can use two-factor authentication, a recovery key, or the iForgot service.

Change your account password, and check if you’re still getting security warnings and alerts. Make sure the new password doesn’t have anything in common with your old password. You need to set up a completely new password.

Keep in mind that too many unsuccessful login attempts will get your account locked. As a quick reminder, your Apple ID locks automatically if you or someone else enters the wrong password, security questions, or other account information.

Enable 2-Factor Authentication

If you haven’t enabled 2-Factor Authentication, don’t be surprised if your Apple ID gets locked for security reasons out of the blue. Set up 2FA and check if the security alerts persist.

On your iOS device, navigate to Settings, select your name, and then tap Password & Security. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication to enable the option.Turn-On-Two-Factor-Authentication-iPhone

On your MacBook, click on the Apple menu, and go to System Preferences. Then, click on your Apple ID, and go to Password & Security. Locate the Two-Faction Authentication option and turn it on.

Disable Your VPN

If you’re using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on one of the devices associated with your Apple ID, disable the program. If the security alerts persist, uninstall your VPN and restart all your iOS and macOS devices. Hopefully, this quick workaround does the trick for you.

Manage Your Apple ID

Open a new browser tab, go to appleid.apple.com and navigate to Manage my Apple ID. Manage your account and the devices associated with it. First of all, update your trusted phone numbers and devices. Then, update your Apple ID email address, country, or region, if necessary. Restart your devices, and check if you notice any improvements.

Check if One of Your Devices Is Causing This Issue

Shut down all non-essential Apple devices. Then, log out of your account on your main devices. Wait for 30 seconds to completely reset your connection to Apple’s servers. Log back into your account, and check the results. If the issue persists, contact Apple Support.

Conclusion

If your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons, unlock your device using two-factor authentication, a recovery key, or the iForgot service. Then, change your password. Enable 2-Factor Authentication if you’re not using the option already. Additionally, disable your VPN, shut down all your non-essential Apple devices, log out of your account on your main devices, and then log back in.

Did you manage to solve the problem? Hit the comments below and let us know which solution worked for you.

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  1. Ruldnnl says

    September 25, 2023 at 5:44 AM

    Remove Two-Faction Authentication my email

    Reply
  2. Marc Remillard says

    September 10, 2023 at 10:34 PM

    The 2FA is WHY your account gets locked. Apple is trying to force people to use this worthless security “feature” so that people will have to buy more than one Apple device. It is idiotic to recommend that people turn on 2FA. It guarantees you will get locked out of your other Apple devices if you don’t have the stupid trusted device with you.

    Reply
  3. Dyness says

    August 25, 2023 at 10:21 AM

    It’s great using this iPhone but it’s difficult for me to unlock my ID because it’s locked

    Reply
  4. spiderrrr says

    August 10, 2023 at 5:15 AM

    Thank you for your sharing. But I forget the password and I can’t unlock my iPhone. Would it be helpful to use the removal tool to bypass it directly? such as Joyoshare Activation Unlocker.

    Reply
  5. Jason says

    August 9, 2023 at 11:23 PM

    I’m tryna press password and security on my setting but it says put Apple ID and password so I did and every time I do it just says verification failed unknown error so I’m connected to WiFi good and exact date is corrected this is really stressful please help

    Reply
  6. Rodelyn says

    August 9, 2023 at 8:58 PM

    My icloud disabled how to recover my number is lost

    Reply
  7. ooop says

    July 24, 2023 at 4:31 AM

    Thank you for your sharing. Will it also be helpful to remove the lock directly with a removal tool, such as Joyoshare Activation Unlocer or other tools? As I tried many times but still can’t use it.

    Reply
  8. Lexus santos says

    June 28, 2023 at 4:08 PM

    I want unlock my apple id because I need my phone

    Reply
  9. Orissa Tilley says

    June 2, 2023 at 1:42 PM

    Having problem updating credit card information and security information for Apple ID. Apparently I’ve been locked out and need help. Very frustrating initially followed all prompts and directives regarding updates.

    Reply
  10. Mansoor Haider says

    May 23, 2023 at 3:09 AM

    very bad for me because my apple id is still locked by Apple without any reason I requested a lot of time but Apple support didn’t solve my problem that’s why I’m writing here maybe they solve my problem

    Reply
  11. Jenny says

    May 19, 2023 at 10:31 PM

    I forgot to create an email address for iCloud account before creating Apple ID I want use this email address to link to my Apple ID now

    Reply
  12. Pimpim says

    April 14, 2023 at 3:04 AM

    It took 14 days and the verification email didn’t arrive. I called Apple support, instead of sending the email, they reset the process and now I have to wait another 12 days. That’s over 3 weeks I have been unable to use my device. Senior apple support can’t help and yet were expected to do at exorbitant prices for the experience?

    Reply
  13. ahmed says

    April 1, 2023 at 7:56 AM

    i dont know its not working my apple id account please help me

    Reply
  14. Harrey Frogosa says

    April 1, 2023 at 12:39 AM

    My phone was stolen and it occured i couldnt lqog in to my account..there is trusted simcard number inserted in it.Do you think they can use my phone.because i didnt set up my Find in my iphone

    Reply
  15. Ted says

    March 27, 2023 at 12:27 PM

    Every time I’ve tried to update anything on this damn phone i find I’m either locked out or everything gets trashed. So, I haven’t paid attention to update requests for YEARS. Just don’t have the time or patience to bang my head against the wall, knowing that all I’ll accomplish is wasting hours on nothing but frustration. I’m not a techno-weenie, I’m busy with work and just want a phone that works. Unless you give me a SIMPLE fix for this issue I’m gonna trash this P.O.S. and get an Android.

    Reply
  16. Jose Conteras says

    March 6, 2023 at 10:14 AM

    I forgot my password does not let me in my ID cloud it says error. Error error.

    Reply
  17. Miller Langenhoven says

    March 6, 2023 at 1:32 AM

    My Apple ID is locked for security reasons and the is no way i can get it back because i also have forgotten my password. Please help me. Thanks.

    Reply
  18. Joseph says

    February 25, 2023 at 3:57 PM

    It’s locked when i tried setting it up with my google email but it locked me out for security reasons during the setup process

    Reply
  19. quincy searcy says

    February 14, 2023 at 6:01 PM

    i cant do anything it keep saying my account is lock… its not letting me do anything and saying that my account is not found my iphone is saying iphone unavailable i cant even access my email nor icloud

    Reply
  20. HAROON HUSSAIN says

    January 18, 2023 at 7:55 AM

    my apple id is inactive i cant signin any device please recover my id on e mail setting or delet this id i am very disapp…

    Reply
  21. Ryan porteria says

    December 17, 2022 at 1:51 PM

    My iphone 4s is not login my apple id is disabled your apple ID has been disabled for security reasons.to enable your account, how to unlock the activation lock in my iphone

    Reply
  22. Josiah says

    October 23, 2022 at 10:08 AM

    My iPhone is locked for security reasons I tried to go on lots of sites but it won’t work and I have iPhone 6 ios s and how to get in with no phone number

    Reply
  23. Rahmat says

    October 9, 2022 at 10:30 AM

    My apple id has been disable for securty reason what should do to get back thanks

    Reply
  24. Jane says

    September 11, 2022 at 2:00 AM

    My appleid was disabled and on attempting to recover it am not able due to lack of the contact I used to register the ID. What can I do to open my phone again

    Reply
  25. Amanda Nworah says

    September 1, 2022 at 11:50 AM

    My Apple ID is locked please help.

    Reply
  26. Isra ista says

    August 28, 2022 at 7:17 AM

    My Apple ID has been locked security reasons Do I need unlocked my Apple ID plz thanks apple

    Reply
  27. Somphors or says

    August 22, 2022 at 7:53 PM

    My Apple ID has been locked, so can i unlock And forget enter numbers

    Reply
  28. Gurjant singh says

    August 18, 2022 at 4:23 AM

    I have security reasons I’m not remember security reasons can you plz halp thanks

    Reply
    • Randy Aralar says

      July 23, 2023 at 10:57 AM

      Can I unlocked my iphone 4s can’t remember my icloud account

      Reply
  29. Ujjal mia says

    August 6, 2022 at 5:30 PM

    My Apple ID hass been locked plz help

    Reply
  30. Kelvin Muthumbi says

    July 30, 2022 at 1:49 PM

    Thanks

    Reply
  31. Junior Madit says

    July 28, 2022 at 10:37 AM

    my sisters apple id is being locked and i don’t have any access of signing it out and even the appstore is not working

    Reply
  32. Jamie Gregory says

    July 27, 2022 at 3:29 AM

    Acount lock won’t except passwords will verifi saved phone numbers but stuck in a loop and have tried everything?

    Reply
    • ella says

      December 26, 2022 at 3:07 AM

      same is happening on my iphone. apple id is locked. tried calling apple support sevral times. but none is working:(

      Reply
  33. Philip says

    July 26, 2022 at 9:28 AM

    Please my iCloud account is locked but also I don’t have the number too please what should I do

    Reply
  34. Ikran Ali says

    July 7, 2022 at 5:16 AM

    My Apple ID has been locked, so can i unlock

    Reply
  35. Lwell Htoo says

    June 29, 2022 at 7:38 PM

    I can’t locking my password and gmail

    Reply
  36. Les says

    January 30, 2022 at 12:53 PM

    In your article regarding Apple ID/Password locked, you stated “Rest assured, this is not a major issue. Follow the steps below and you should be able to unlock your device in no time.”
    I have been trying to resolve a forgotten password issue with Apple Support for over a month without any results. including phone support, iForgot Apple site, etc. Can you help?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      September 23, 2022 at 11:45 AM

      I’m having the same issue. Any suggestions how to fix it?

      Reply

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