How to Remotely Lock a Lost iPhone

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Sign in to iCloud Find

   Navigate to icloud.com/find on any web browser. Enter your Apple ID and password to access the device location services associated with your account.

   Note: Use a private browsing window if you are using a public or shared computer.
2. 30 sec

   Select your lost device

   Click the All Devices dropdown menu located at the top of the map interface. Select the specific iPhone you wish to lock from the provided list.

   Note: If your device is offline, it will be marked as Offline on the map.
3. 30 sec

   Enable Lost Mode

   Select the Lock icon or the Lost Mode option from the device information card. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm you intend to lock the device.

   Note: Locking the device suspends Apple Pay and prevents unauthorized access to personal data.
4. 1 min

   Enter contact details

   Enter a phone number where you can be reached and a custom message to display on the iPhone lock screen. Select Next to finalize the activation of the remote lock.

   Note: Choose a phone number that is accessible on a different device.
5. 30 sec

   Confirm the lock status

   Check the status within the Find My interface to ensure the device is listed as Pending or Locked. Once the device reconnects to the internet, the lock will engage immediately.

   Note: You will receive an email confirmation to your Apple ID address once the process is complete.