I keep getting a notification that an (unidentified) device on my trusted device list requested a change of Apple ID password. It then opens system preferences, Apple ID, and prompts me to enter a new password, but doing so just starts the same cycle over again, along with the hassle of changing password on other devices. Spent quite a bit of time with Apple support, but no resolution yet.
iMac 24″, macOS 12.5
Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.
Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in. *
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What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support - I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Have you added 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Link to contact Apple Support in the article.
Apple ID has been compromised. *
Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts *
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You can change your Apple ID email address on your current Apple ID so you retain access to your data and prior purchases. Note the restrictions in the article.
Make sure you turn off Find My Phone before signing out of the old ID. Once signed out and Find My Phone is off, then sign in with the new ID, then turn Find My Phone back on.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support * I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication *
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Two Factor Authentification availability. *
2 Factor Authentication - How to generate a recovery key. *
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords. *
Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ *
There were a couple of devices that didn't need to be there, and I removed them, but it had no effect. I also changed password once, but it had no effect. Still get the notifications. Apple support found this very weird and had me reinstall OS. Also to no effect. Might try changing password one more time. If that doesn't help, will see if Apple support has any more ideas.
Repeated notifications to change Apple ID
