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Mark device as lost or stolen


Use the Find My app to mark a missing iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, supported AirPods, or iPhone Wallet with MagSafe as lost. In order to remotely mark a device as missing, you must Enable Find My before it's lost.

Please note: To access a lost device you'll need to use the Find My app on an Apple device that is logged in using the same Apple ID as the lost device.
1. Open the Find My app on an Apple device.
2. Tap Devices at the bottom of the screen, then tap the name of the lost device.
3. Below Mark As Lost, tap Activate.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions, keeping the following in mind:

Passcode: If your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple Watch doesn’t have a passcode, you’re asked to create one now. For a Mac, you must create a numerical passcode, even if you already have a password set up on your Mac. This passcode is distinct from your password and is only used when you mark your device as lost.

Contact information: For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple Watch, the contact information and message appear on the device’s Lock Screen. For AirPods or iPhone Wallet with MagSafe, the information appears when someone tries to connect with your device.
5. Tap Activate, or for a Mac tap Lock.

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