Which Devices Use Your Apple Account? Check in 2 Minutes

Your Apple Account device list shows every iPhone, iPad, Mac and other device that is signed in with your Apple Account. Checking it takes about two minutes, and removing a device you no longer use stops it from receiving your messages, photos and other synced data.

Checked on 1 November 2026.

Why should you check which devices use your Apple Account?

Every device on the list can sync your data through iCloud, such as photos, notes and messages, depending on your settings. An old phone you sold, a laptop you gave away or a tablet a family member still uses may still be on the list. A device you do not recognise is a sign that someone else may have your password.

How do you see the devices on your Apple Account?

Open Settings on your iPhone.

Tap your name at the top.

Scroll down. Every device signed in with your Apple Account is listed under your account details.

Tap a device to see its model, its software version and, for many devices, its serial number.

How do you remove a device you no longer use?

Tap the device in the list.

Tap Remove from Account.

Confirm.

The device stops syncing with your account. If you sold or gave the device away, it is also a good moment to make sure it was erased first.

What should you do if you see a device you do not recognise?

Remove it from the list, then change your Apple Account password straight away in Settings > your name > Sign-In & Security. Check that two-factor authentication is on in the same screen. Changing the password signs the unknown device out, and two-factor authentication stops it from signing back in without a code sent to your own device.

Where does a VPN fit in?

The device list protects who can sign in to your account. A VPN protects something different: the connection between your phone and the VPN server, so people on the same Wi-Fi cannot see which sites and apps you use. You need both habits. More on the limits: What a VPN cannot protect you from.

Frequently asked questions

Does removing a device erase it?

No. Removing a device from your account only stops it from using your account. To erase a lost device, use Find My.

Will a removed device come back on the list?

Only if someone signs in on it again with your Apple Account password and a two-factor code.

How often should I check the list?

Once every few months, and every time you sell, give away or replace a device.

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