Some users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accounts

Overnight, a notable portion of iCloud users were getting logged out of their accounts across all of their devices, and the only way back in was to perform a password reset.Web-based iCloud login pageThe log-outs weren't — or aren't, it's not clear yet — happening on one particular class of device. And, if you were impacted, it's across nearly all of your devices including HomePods, Apple TV hardware, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.One AppleInsider staffer said that whatever the cause of the issue, it impacted app-specific passwords as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

Some users are randomly getting locked out of their Apple ID accounts
Overnight, a notable portion of iCloud users were getting logged out of their accounts across all of their devices, and the only way back in was to perform a password reset.

Apple ID sign-in interface with logo, input fields for email or phone number, and options to keep signed in, recover password, or create an Apple ID.
Web-based iCloud login page

The log-outs weren't — or aren't, it's not clear yet — happening on one particular class of device. And, if you were impacted, it's across nearly all of your devices including HomePods, Apple TV hardware, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

One AppleInsider staffer said that whatever the cause of the issue, it impacted app-specific passwords as well.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums