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    How to Manage Trusted Devices on Your Apple ID

    Your Apple ID tracks which devices are linked to your account. Learn how to see all connected devices, sign out of ones you no longer use, and remove old phones and computers.

    3 min read 4 stepsApril 19, 2026Verified April 2026
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    See All Devices Linked to Your Apple ID

    ~18s
    On your iPhone, go to Settings and tap your name at the top. Scroll down past the iCloud, Media & Purchases, and Find My sections. You will see a list of all devices signed into your Apple ID — each one shows its name, device type, and model.
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    View Device Details

    ~15s
    Tap any device name to see more information: the model, iOS version, serial number, and whether it is trusted for two-factor authentication. This helps you identify which devices you actually use versus old devices you no longer have.
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    Remove an Old or Unrecognized Device

    ~26s
    Tap the device you want to remove. Scroll to the bottom and tap "Remove from Account." A confirmation dialog warns you that the device will no longer be trusted for two-factor authentication. Tap "Remove" to confirm. The device is unlinked from your Apple ID immediately.

    Warning

    If you see a device you do not recognize, remove it immediately. An unrecognized device could indicate someone else has access to your Apple ID — consider also changing your Apple ID password.

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    Remove Devices via Apple ID Website

    ~22s
    On any computer or phone, go to appleid.apple.com and sign in. Click "Devices" to see the full list. Click any device, then click "Remove from account." This is useful if you do not have your iPhone handy.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Do this regularly — once a year is a good habit. Review the list of devices and remove anything you no longer own or recognize.

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    Every Apple device you sign into with your Apple ID — iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs — gets added to your trusted devices list. This list is used for two-factor authentication (the six-digit codes Apple sends when you sign in) and for iCloud services.

    Over time, this list can pile up with old phones, tablets, or computers that you no longer own. An old iPhone you sold two years ago might still be linked to your account if you did not remove it. This is a security concern — those devices could potentially receive two-factor authentication codes.

    Reviewing and cleaning up your trusted devices list is a good security practice, especially after selling or giving away an Apple device.

    Removing a device from your Apple ID does not erase the device — it just unlinks it from your account. The person who has that device cannot access your iCloud data after removal. (You should have erased the device before selling it anyway — see our separate guide on erasing before selling.)

    You can manage your trusted devices from any iPhone, iPad, Mac, or from appleid.apple.com on any web browser.

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