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Apple id

Roxy.music

Roxy.music

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Jun 9, 2019
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I have three different external OS, Surely the id is what you log in to when you start up the MAC?
The only time it works is when I change my drive on startup disc.
The other thing is I don,t use iCloud or want it, so why should I have to have an iCloud account? :(I just tried to sign in to apply for the support I filled a form saying find your account And this is what it said
*We can’t find an Apple ID matching the information provided.*? :( Before I did that it did say my account has been locked don,t know wheater it has something to do with Hotmail every time it says my password is wrong I change it but I have to make another Password.:( Surely the Id is what you use to log in when you start the computer up?:(
For some reason, my VPN disappeared, and had to download it asked for my id and had no problem with it so why does Apple keep saying it is wrong? :(
 
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You are talking about two different things here. When you turn on your Mac you sign in with the user name and password you set up when you got the machine. An Apple ID is what is used to purchase and download apps from the App Store, login to your iCloud account etc.

When you start up your Mac it’s unlikely that the username would be your Apple ID.
 
hg.wells said:
You are talking about two different things here. When you turn on your Mac you sign in with the user name and password you set up when you got the machine. An Apple ID is what is used to purchase and download apps from the App Store, login to your iCloud account etc.

When you start up your Mac it’s unlikely that the username would be your Apple ID.
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That,s what i thought How do i change my Apple ID?
 
Roxy.music said:
That,s what i thought How do i change my Apple ID?
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If you want to change your Apple ID, any purchases made with your current Apple ID will stay with the Apple ID and not transfer to the new Apple ID.

To create a new Apple ID, you need to sign out of iCloud on your phone. Once you do that, tap on the option to create a new Apple ID. You will need to pick a name that is not already in use. Once the new ID has been created and you are logged in, iCloud will ask if you want to merge data from the old ID to the new Apple ID. That is up to you.
 
Apple_Robert said:
If you want to change your Apple ID, any purchases made with your current Apple ID will stay with the Apple ID and not transfer to the new Apple ID.

To create a new Apple ID, you need to sign out of iCloud on your phone. Once you do that, tap on the option to create a new Apple ID. You will need to pick a name that is not already in use. Once the new ID has been created and you are logged in, iCloud will ask if you want to merge data from the old ID to the new Apple ID. That is up to you.
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I don,t have a IPHONE .I changed it in system Preferences ,And yet i tried to login to Apple suport the password id wrong?I filled something in gave details of my name and email ,it said i did not have an account for it? :( i don,t get it .:(
 
Roxy.music said:
I don,t have a IPHONE .I changed it in system Preferences ,And yet i tried to login to Apple suport the password id wrong?I filled something in gave details of my name and email ,it said i did not have an account for it? :( i don,t get it .:(
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It keeps on saying they have locked me how long do they lock an account?This has been going on some time.:(
 
satcomer said:
Have you signed into Apple My ID and setup what you want yet?
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satcomer said:
Have you signed into Apple My ID and setup what you want yet?
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Yes i have it keeps saying it is locked for security reasons .I try to unlock it and doing all the stuff they but still does not work. Can i make another account?
When this all started i changed my password that worked for a short time.I see there is an App to by pass i
Remove Tools Free Apple ID Bypass Software thats just for Phone. I prefer Apple to Windows but getting fed up with them asking for my password all the time.
Why can,t they just have a pin number like on a debut card?
I get the impression a lot of people get the same problem with it.
And why can.t they have something like Windows one drive?
I looked up about the removal tool and people say they are scams and would be know good for me anyway as they can only be used on Phones . I just don,t know what to do.:(

This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons.:(​

 
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Are you 100% you actually have signed up for an Apple ID?

open system preferences > click on Apple ID > if it shows you are signed in it will say what your Apple ID is.

Phone Apple support and say you need help unlocking your Apple ID and resetting the password.

Any of the Apps you are talking about are all going to be scams. Phone Apple support and they will help you get it sorted.
 
hg.wells said:
Are you 100% you actually have signed up for an Apple ID?

open system preferences > click on Apple ID > if it shows you are signed in it will say what your Apple ID is.

Phone Apple support and say you need help unlocking your Apple ID and resetting the password.

Any of the Apps you are talking about are all going to be scams. Phone Apple support and they will help you get it sorted.
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I have had an Apple computer for four years now so yes I have. :)I don,t have or want an iPhone:).I have perceived
with trying to sign in I finally nearly there, I have to wait for Apple to send me an email to helpfully get it sorted.:)
 
Roxy.music said:
Yes i have it keeps saying it is locked for security reasons .I try to unlock it and doing all the stuff they but still does not work. Can i make another account?
When this all started i changed my password that worked for a short time.I see there is an App to by pass i
Remove Tools Free Apple ID Bypass Software thats just for Phone. I prefer Apple to Windows but getting fed up with them asking for my password all the time.
Why can,t they just have a pin number like on a debut card?
I get the impression a lot of people get the same problem with it.
And why can.t they have something like Windows one drive?
I looked up about the removal tool and people say they are scams and would be know good for me anyway as they can only be used on Phones . I just don,t know what to do.:(

This Apple ID has been locked for security reasons.:(​

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What have you doing to get it locked?
 
satcomer said:
Then if I were you call Apple Support to see if they can unlock it!
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Message from Apple
You will receive a text or phone call at this number when your account is ready for recovery on 22 November 2020 at 12:29:36 GMT. For updated status information or to provide additional information to help recover your account, please visit https://iforgot.apple.com.
 
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