How to Review and Manage Trusted Devices on iPhone

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
You will need
Apple ID credentials, active internet connection

Step by step

  1. 15 sec

    Access your Apple ID settings

    Open the Settings app from your Home Screen. Tap your name banner located at the very top of the menu to open the Apple ID configuration panel.

  2. 30 sec

    Scroll to the device list

    Scroll down past the primary subscription and payment information. The list of all devices currently signed in with your Apple ID appears at the bottom of this page.

    Note: Devices are listed with their specific model name and current software version.
  3. 45 sec

    Examine device details

    Tap on any individual device in the list to view its technical specifications. Review the device model, serial number, and OS version to verify it belongs to you.

  4. 30 sec

    Remove an unrecognized device

    If you identify a device that you no longer own or do not recognize, tap the red Remove from Account button at the bottom of the device detail screen. Confirm your selection in the pop-up prompt to revoke its access.

    Note: Removing a device immediately prevents it from accessing iCloud data and iMessage.
  5. 1 min

    Update your account security

    If you removed an unknown device, navigate back to the main Apple ID settings screen and select Sign-In & Security. Update your password immediately to ensure the unauthorized user cannot sign in again.

    Note: Enable Two-Factor Authentication if it is not already active for your account.