How to Find a Lost iPhone Using Find My

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Access the Find My application

   Open the Find My application on an iPad, Mac, or another iPhone signed into your Apple ID. If you do not have access to an Apple device, navigate to iCloud.com/find in a web browser and sign in using your credentials.

   Note: Ensure you are using your primary Apple ID associated with the lost device.
2. 1 min

   Select your device from the list

   Tap or click the Devices tab at the bottom of the interface. Locate your missing iPhone in the list and select it to view its current or last known geographic position on the map.

3. 30 sec

   Trigger a sound on the device

   If the device is nearby, select Play Sound from the device menu. The iPhone will emit an alert tone at full volume even if it is set to silent or Do Not Disturb.

   Note: This is effective if the device is hidden in furniture or nearby proximity.
4. 1 min

   Enable Mark As Lost

   Select Mark As Lost under the Actions menu and tap Activate. This action locks your iPhone with a passcode, disables Apple Pay, and displays a custom message with your phone number on the lock screen.

   Note: Mark As Lost does not wipe your device; it protects your data while keeping the device trackable.
5. 1 min

   Erase your device data

   If you determine the device is permanently lost or stolen, select Erase This Device. This action permanently deletes all content and settings, rendering the device inaccessible to unauthorized users via Activation Lock.

   Note: Perform this as a final resort, as you will be unable to track the device location after the erase command completes.