Since purchasing my M2 Mac Mini, I am constantly asked to "Confirm device password to continue using iCloud."
Why will it not stop asking for this information and why is it asking so bloody frequently? I'm seeing this multiple times a week.
Until I bought this Mac, I have NEVER seen this prompt.
Mac mini
tygb wrote:
The Mac you have purchased seems to be refurbished , the seller didn't followed the steps …
That is not the cause of these iCloud verification prompts. I have these messages too, and these devices are all direct purchases from Apple and with no previous owners.
These verification prompts are seemingly a routine part of recent iOS and iPadOS versions, as well as on recent macOS.
macOS particularly can trigger this when iCloud Keychain is in use:
If your Mac keeps asking for your keychain password - Apple Support
I meet this prompt on something every day or so; on some logged-in device.
There are cases where these can be triggered more often.
And a general suggestion when things go weird: if there’s an add-on VPN around, or add-on anti-malware around, remove it per the vendors’ instructions, restart, and test again.
The Mac you have purchased seems to be refurbished , the seller didn't followed the steps What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your Mac - Apple Support
Other devices like iPhone / iPad are still synced with this Mac , possible reason is the Apple ID account of previous seller has not been removed .
You have to erase the Mac and reinstall OS then set up Set up your Mac - Apple Support your Apple ID and its password should be signed in .
See the articles How to create a new Apple ID - Apple Support ( if you are not having an Apple ID create a new ) .
Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support
tygb wrote:
Follow the steps in the article https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212190
These are normal confirmation messages on current versions.
I see these same messages routinely, including on Ventura.
With no macOS password issues.
This Mac can't be refurbished. It was a custom build I ordered with an M2 chip and custom-sized HD. In addition, I tracked it from the factory in China to my home. Not a refurb.
Those confirmations should pop up occasionally, every few days or so. The intent is to ensure the user of the device is (still) authorized access to the shared services, and to the data that those services store and protect.
Repetitive Request from MacOS: Confirm Device Password to Continue Using iCloud -- Why?
