Do you have a disabled Apple ID? Here’s what to do about it

“In certain scenarios, your Apple ID may become disabled and you could end up locked out of it,” Anthony Bouchard writes for iDownload Blog. “These situations are frustrating, but there are different reasons why an Apple ID may become disabled.”

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“Apple may disable your Apple ID for various reasons, but they’re typically all tied to one thing: keeping you secure,” Bouchard writes. “In situations where your Apple ID is locked out, there are various types of messages you might see depending on where you’re trying to sign in and what version of software you’re using, whether it’s from iCloud.com, your iPhone, or your Mac.”

“If your Apple ID is ever disabled or locked, Apple has an account recovery system in place, called iForgot, which you can use to regain access to your account,” Bouchard writes. “Alternatively, you can also use two-factor authentication to unlock your Apple ID on another trusted device or phone of yours; just keep in mind that if you’re using two-step verification, a recovery key will be required as well as a trusted device.”

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