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How to Check Your Apple ID Security Settings

Tap through each item to review your Apple ID's security settings one by one.

Open your Apple ID page in Settings

On an iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top of the Settings app to open your Apple ID page. On a Mac, click your Apple ID at the top of System Settings.

Review your trusted device list

Scroll to the bottom of your Apple ID page to see every device currently signed in with your account, and check that each one is actually yours.

Remove any unfamiliar device and change your password

If you spot a device you don't recognize, select it, choose "Remove from Account," and immediately set a new Apple ID password.

Confirm two-factor authentication is turned on

Check the Sign-In & Security section to make sure two-factor authentication is enabled -- if it's off, turn it on so a password alone can't be used to sign in.

Review your app-specific passwords

Check for app-specific passwords you generated for old or unused services, and revoke any you no longer need to reduce potential access points.

Review Family Sharing member access

If you use Family Sharing, review the member list and what each person can access -- like location sharing or purchase approval -- to prevent unexpected access.

One compromised Apple ID puts every linked device at risk

Your Apple ID connects your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, along with everything stored in iCloud like photos and documents, into a single account. Because a breach can expose all of it at once, it's worth periodically reviewing your trusted device list and security settings.

Good password habits matter beyond your Apple ID too

Reviewing your Apple ID security is a good moment to think about how you manage passwords across all your accounts -- a password manager and unique passwords per service meaningfully reduce your overall risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to remove an old device I no longer use from my trusted device list?

Yes, removing devices you no longer use is the safer choice. If you ever use that device again, it will simply need to re-authenticate when you sign in.

Does turning on two-factor authentication make signing in a hassle every time?

Not usually -- devices already marked as trusted typically sign in without extra steps, and a verification code is only needed for new, unrecognized devices, so the added security comes with minimal everyday friction.