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Dannymac22
User level: Level 2 (271 points)

Trying to sync a long-gone device

I get occasional messages on my Mac (Sequoia) that it is unable to sync iCloud with a long-gone device that probably once used my Apple login info. That device is NOT listed in my Devices in System Settings. So where is the listing for that device hiding?

Posted on Oct 8, 2026 6:47 PM

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WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Nov 6, 2026 7:32 AM in response to Dannymac22

Hi there

Please try this

  1. on your Mac, go to System Settings > click your Apple Account (Name) at the top > iCloud > Passwords & Keychain.
  2. Try toggling Sync this Mac (or Passwords & Keychain) Off and choosing “Delete from this Mac”, then turn it back On to force a clean re-sync with current Apple servers. 


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372866