From what I recall, apple usually has you authenticate from your iphone device. If you need to use a computer they generally email you. This happened to me and I changed my password just in case. It is most likely some kind of scam attempt but better safe than sorry. Answer from Insomniabrat on reddit.com
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Apple
support.apple.com › en-gb › 102606
Get sent a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication – Apple Support (UK)
Select “Didn’t get a code?” or “Can’t get to your devices?” on the verification code screen. Choose to get the code sent to your trusted phone number. You’ll receive a text message or phone call from Apple with your verification code.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 252548012
Apple ID Verification Code - Apple Community
SMS texts and emails however are common scams to try to capture your login information for malicious use. ... Receiving multiple Apple ID verification code Hello, recently I’m Receiving multiple Apple ID verification code in text messages while I hadn’t requested that.
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Quora
quora.com › Why-do-I-keep-receiving-texts-with-an-Apple-ID-verification-code-I-never-requested-them-It-s-a-new-number-and-a-brand-new-iPhone-X-with-the-same-Apple-account-I-ve-used-for-5-years
Why do I keep receiving texts with an Apple ID verification code? I never requested them. It’s a new number, and a brand new iPhone X wit...
Answer (1 of 4): Apple has been having their new devices set to always have two-factor identification. Two-factor identification is a security measure that checks with a secondary device that you are the correct user of your Apple ID. This way of somebody tries to log in to your account on the in...
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Wikihow
wikihow.com › computers and electronics › internet › easy ways to verify an apple id by code, text, or email
Easy Ways to Verify an Apple ID by Code, Text, or Email
April 10, 2024 - A 6-digit verification code will appear in an alert on your trusted device or as a text message. Make a note of the 6-digit code when you see it. Click OK to dismiss the message when you’re done.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254890604
Random Apple ID verification codes - Apple Community
Also, I'm sure that the Apple code messager is genuine, as I received a code not long ago to set up my 13 Pro.(I've attached some photos with the messages in Romanian) ... Getting apple id verification codes without requesting them I keep getting these "your apple id code is:XXXXXX.
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Apple
support.apple.com › en-gb › guide › iphone › iphd709a3c46 › ios
Use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account on iPhone – Apple Support (UK)
The verification code is sent to the phone number associated with your Apple Account, or displayed on your trusted devices.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 251122390
how do i stop getting apple ID verification codes
The message containing the Apple ID verification code is designed solely as a security measure to keep out unauthorized users from your Apple ID. From what I am seeing it appears that some, or something, is entering your Apple ID and Password ( The correct Apple ID and Password for your Apple ...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 250593987
Apple ID verification code text = scam? - Apple Community
An Apple 2FA six digit code will only ever be sent to you by text if you specifically have set up a backup text number and then request a code to that backup. Otherwise, normal 2FA codes come by iCloud push notification. The push notification will say where the request to use your AppleID ...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255384561
I keep getting Apple ID verification code OTP text ...
Since four days ago, I’ve been receiving text messages from Apple stating, ‘Your Apple ID code is: XXXXXX.
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Apple Support
support.apple.com › guide › iphone › automatically-fill-in-verification-codes-ipha6173c19f › ios
Automatically fill in one-time verification codes on iPhone - Apple Support
On iPhone, use the camera to scan the QR code. On iPhone, select your account for the website or app. A verification code appears below the User Name and Password fields.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254025976
I received this text without requesting t… - Apple Community
I received this text without requesting to do so: “Your Apple ID Code is: 326007.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254703316
I didn’t get a Apple ID verification code - Apple Community
1. Sign in with your Apple ID and password on a new device or browser. 2. Look for a sign in notification on any of your trusted devices. ... If you don’t have a trusted device handy, you can have a verification code sent to your trusted phone number as a text message or phone call.
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Support
techsolutions.support.com › how-to › how-to-set-up-two-factor-authentication-for-apple-id-13387
Fix Apple ID Verification Code Issues - Support.com
If you're using iOS 10.2 or earlier you'll select iCloud first, then Apple ID. Tap Passwords and Security. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication. Tap Continue. Enter the phone number where you want to receive verification codes when you sign in. You can choose to receive the codes by text message ...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254272989
Why did I receive an Apple ID verification code when I didn' ...
Getting apple id verification codes without requesting them I keep getting these "your apple id code is:XXXXXX. don't share it with anyone" messages randomly and I've gotten like 14 of them that weren't me. I changed my password multiple times and even changed my email once.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 251872445
Unrequested 2FA Apple ID text. - Apple Community
The password used is unique and not used on any other sites. There is no other information on the text other than “Your Apple ID Verification Code is: XXXXXX” There are two numbers that keep sending these apparent apple ID codes over and over.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 251381182
How can I get a verification code if my i… - Apple Community
“Whenever you sign in with your Apple ID on a new device or browser, you'll confirm your identity with your password plus a six-digit verification code. There are a few ways you can get a verification code. You can use the code displayed on your trusted device, get a text or phone call, or generate a code from your trusted device [see the additional information in the article].” A trusted device is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch with iOS 9 and later or a Mac with OS X El Capitan and later that you've already signed into using two-factor authentication.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254082438
Getting apple id verification codes witho… - Apple Community
Also, I'm sure that the Apple code ... login to your Apple ID.... try and change your emaildress to something completely unknown. ... Someone may be trying to sign your Apple ID, which would generate the request for a verification code....
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Reddit
reddit.com › r/applehelp › apple id verification code sent via sms, is someone trying to get into my account?
r/applehelp on Reddit: Apple ID verification code sent via SMS, Is someone trying to get into my account?
July 17, 2023 -

So I randomly got this message and I haven’t signed into my account on a new device or anything nor have I received an email saying someone was trying to sign into my account. This message was sent to my trusted device for 2FA. I changed my password for my Apple ID and also Gmail just to be safe. I’ve pressed the account icon and checked their info and they’re was no phone number or any email so is someone trying to get into my account