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 OnTwo-Factor Authentication to enable the option.
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.
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer. She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies — AI and DNA computing in particular.
Just to share if someone runs into my problem with Apple ID being locked repeatedly. It was driving me mad because I have to come up with a new password every time! Apple support online asked me to check my Contact app, and the My Card was for some reason changed to a new card I never had before (a new contact card with just my first name and nothing else). I had to turn off location services first and then reset My Card to the right one. According to them, that’s the problem.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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?
Just to share if someone runs into my problem with Apple ID being locked repeatedly. It was driving me mad because I have to come up with a new password every time! Apple support online asked me to check my Contact app, and the My Card was for some reason changed to a new card I never had before (a new contact card with just my first name and nothing else). I had to turn off location services first and then reset My Card to the right one. According to them, that’s the problem.
Remove Two-Faction Authentication my email
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.
It’s great using this iPhone but it’s difficult for me to unlock my ID because it’s locked
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.
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
My icloud disabled how to recover my number is lost
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.
I want unlock my apple id because I need my phone
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.
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
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
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?
i dont know its not working my apple id account please help me
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
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.
I forgot my password does not let me in my ID cloud it says error. Error error.
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.
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
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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
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
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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
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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
Acount lock won’t except passwords will verifi saved phone numbers but stuck in a loop and have tried everything?
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Please my iCloud account is locked but also I don’t have the number too please what should I do
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I can’t locking my password and gmail
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?
I’m having the same issue. Any suggestions how to fix it?