Random email address attached to my Apple ID

1. Has my Apple ID hacked?
2. Why is my email taken on Apple ID?
3. How can I see where my Apple ID is being used?
4. Will I be notified if someone uses my Apple ID?
5. What happens if your Apple ID is hacked?
6. How does Apple notify you of suspicious activity?
7. Can I use my Gmail account as Apple ID?
8. Can my Apple ID be the same as my email address?
9. Can I have 2 Apple ID's?
10. What does it mean when it says your Apple ID is being used?
11. Can you log into someone's iCloud without them knowing?
12. What can someone do with your Apple ID?

Has my Apple ID hacked?

Signs your Apple ID has been compromised

You receive a confirmation email from Apple that your Apple ID password was changed or your account information was updated, but you don't remember making any changes. ... Your password no longer works, or it might have been changed or locked.

Why is my email taken on Apple ID?

Helpful answers

It sounds like the email address you are trying to set up and use as an Apple ID may be associated with another Apple ID as an additional or recovery email address. You can navigate to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your existing Apple ID to check the additional email addresses and remove them.

How can I see where my Apple ID is being used?

Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to see where you're signed in

1. Tap Settings > [your name], then scroll down.
2. Tap any device name to view that device's information, such as the device model, serial number, OS version, and whether the device is trusted and can be used to receive Apple ID verification codes.

Will I be notified if someone uses my Apple ID?

Answer: A: Yes, if someone knows your Apple ID/Password, they can activate iMessage on a device & send such using your ID. However, every time iMessage is activated on a device, you'll receive a notice, from Apple, informing you of such.

What happens if your Apple ID is hacked?

Signs your Apple ID has been compromised

You receive a confirmation email from Apple that your Apple ID password was changed or your account information was updated, but you don't remember making any changes. Your device was locked or placed in Lost Mode by someone other than you.

How does Apple notify you of suspicious activity?

To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to [email protected]. To report spam or other suspicious messages that you receive through iMessage, tap Report Junk under the message.

Can I use my Gmail account as Apple ID?

You can change the email for an Apple ID if it uses any other kind of address, such as one with an @yahoo.com or @gmail.com domain. Go to Apple's My Apple ID page and click the Manage your Apple ID button. Enter your email address and password, then click Sign in. ... You can even add an alternate email address.

Can my Apple ID be the same as my email address?

When you create an Apple ID, you enter an email address. This email address is your Apple ID and the username that you use to sign in to Apple services like Apple Music and iCloud. It's also the contact email address for your account.

Can I have 2 Apple ID's?

You can set up two or more Apple IDs on an iPhone and iPad. Here's how: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Scroll down a bit and tap on Passwords & Accounts.

What does it mean when it says your Apple ID is being used?

This means that someone else may be using your Apple ID. You can follow the instructions here to remove any unknown devices from your account, and then change your password.

Can you log into someone's iCloud without them knowing?

If 2-factor authentication is off, you can hack into someone's iCloud account on other devices without them knowing. If 2-factor authentication is on, you can set your phone as trusted device to receive the verification code, so the person won't find out you're hacking.

What can someone do with your Apple ID?

For example, with access to your Apple ID, a hacker can track your location, remotely wipe all of your devices, intercept your iMessages, SMS messages, and even FaceTime calls, potentially reset other passwords, and access almost anything that's stored in your iCloud Backups, including call history, web browsing ...