How to Review Apple ID Sign-in Alerts on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
iPhone with iOS 15 or later, Apple ID credentials

Step by step

  1. 15 sec

    Open the Settings application

    Locate and tap the Settings icon on your Home Screen. Tap your name banner at the very top of the menu to open your Apple ID profile settings.

  2. 30 sec

    View the device list

    Scroll down past your subscriptions and payment methods. The section below displays a list of every device currently signed into your Apple ID, sorted by hardware type.

    Note: If you have many devices, tap 'See All' to expand the full list.
  3. 1 min

    Examine device details

    Tap on any specific device entry to view detailed information. Verify the device model, the OS version, and whether the device is trusted for iCloud and Find My services.

    Note: Unrecognized devices indicate potential unauthorized access to your account.
  4. 45 sec

    Remove unauthorized devices

    If you identify a device you do not recognize, tap 'Remove from Account' at the bottom of the device detail screen. Confirm your choice to immediately sign that device out of all Apple services.

  5. 1 min

    Update security credentials

    After removing an unrecognized device, return to the main Apple ID menu. Tap 'Sign-In & Security' and select 'Change Password' to invalidate any active sessions the unauthorized user may have captured.

    Note: Enable Two-Factor Authentication in this same menu if it is not already active.