Icloud password loop

After installing three software updates simultaneously (Safari 7.1.3, RemoteDesktop Client 3.8.2, v. 1.1, and Security Update 2015-001) my MacBook Pro always requests the iCloud password on startup. Clicking "Cancel" allows me to work normally, but actually entering the password sends me into a a "password request loop", which I can always end by hitting "Cancel", so I am still always able to work. It's annoying, but not disastrous. I see a few people here =have the same problem, but it doesn't seem to be common. Anyone know what's up with that? My instinct tells me to reinstall 10.9.5 using the combo updater, but that would leave me with the same software updates to install as the combo updater has not been refreshed since September 2014.
Things I have tried with no success:
1) Resetting the Keychain to a new blank login keychain.
2) Disabling third-party login items
3) Switching off syncing of "Back To My Mac" and "Find My Mac" in iCloud preferences

I have had a similar problem with iCloud, iMessage & Face Time since installing 2 step verification. It started with my Apple id being refused for logging into Face Time, but then I was asked to log in to iCloud and my password was refused for that. I then had to change my Apple id and next time I was asked to log in to iCloud my Apple id was accepted a s a genuine Apple id but was not a valid iCloud account! I was subsequently forced several times into setting app-specific password for Face Time, iCloud and iMessage. However, I was being asked for my Apple id to log in to those apps (which was refused) , not the app-specific password!. After going round in circles repeatedly re-setting passwords I eventually switched off 2 step verification and it all stopped. I would like to have 2-step verification for my security, but I am not prepared to have all that hassle again.

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Thank you Ms. SJ!!!!
I was having this problem with my youngest daughters account. Your post about establishing the payment history apart from family sharing made a lot of sense. My oldest daughter has had an account for some time that she had been adding iTunes gift cards to, so her account was "established" before it was added to our family sharing group. I had no trouble approving her purchases.
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Must enter iCloud Password at every login

Since migrating to new Mac mini from MBP, I am now asked to enter my iCloud Password at every login or restart (see image). However, when entering my password, I get an endless loop of the same dialog box. How do I stop this from happening?

Thank you for the solution that worked for me. I signed out completely from iCloud, then signed back in and the dialog boxes went away.
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IOs 8.1 Mail app keeps asking for iCloud password

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That's interesting that it didn't start to happen after a while on your work iPad. I just tried my iPad this evening and I'm getting the same iCloud password popup message when I try to create a new mail or enable "Contacts Only' in Airdrop.
I still think it's a problem with our iCloud accounts. Some flag in the system isn't set or something for some reason. I don't even have mail switched on in my iCloud account so there is no valid reason why Mail.app would try and authenticate to iCloud just because we create a new email.
Signing out of iCloud fixes the issue for me (not that it's a valid long term solution) so that points the finger directly at a setting on my server side iCloud account I think.

How to change iCloud password on a remote Mac?

I use iCloud and Back To My Mac (BTMM) to access some of the computers I have overseas. Everything was fine up until yesterday when I had to change my iCloud password. I now have lost access via BTMM to those remote computers as they need to have the iCloud password updated in the iCloud panel in their System Preference (and the Back to My Mac option has to be disabled/re-enabled to have it restarted).
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In case anyone wonders, I was finally able to update my iCloud password ont he remote computer. The key was SSH.
Issue this command to connect via SSH to the remote Mac:
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This forwards all traffic from port 5800 on your Mac to port 5900 (the VNC/Screen Sharing port...) on the remote Mac.
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HT5624 Hi, I have an iPad with a different iCloud username and password then my Apple ID. I forgot my iCloud password and the email I used is no longer working. How do I change my iCloud I'd and password to match my Apple ID one? Thanks in advance

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Hi Cplantin!
Here is an article for you that will help you with this question:
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5223
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I forgot My iCloud password, and i can not reset it as the system is not accepting the answer to the security questions and also the mail to my apple ID mail box is blocked, how can i reset my password for my apple ID.

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Hello nmssns,
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HT5624 for some reason my icloud password is different to my apple id can I make them the same ?

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Of course you can make your passwords of different accounts the same by just changing it here: www.appleid.apple.com . Just click on "Manage Account" sign in and then change your password.

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Can I jump onto this discussion with a similar problem.
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HT4865 my icloud password is not the same as apple password. I can not change on phone under icloud account info

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Start here, change your country if necessary and go to manage your account and request another email.

HT204053 Seems my iCloud password is not the same as my iTunes. Where do I go to reset my iCloud password? I cannot access anything when prompted to put in my iCloud password because I do NOT KNOW it. Thanks!

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Try this support document for information on how to contact Apple and account security. Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security

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First, remove your personal information from your post. That's not needed here. This is a public forum, and it is unwise to provide your personal data online.
Second, here's how you reset your password and/or security questions.
How to reset your Apple ID password.
Go to iforgot.apple.com and type in your Apple ID, then click 'Next'.
Verify your date of birth, then click 'Next'.
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How to reset your Apple ID security questions.
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Go to the Password & Security section on the left side, and click on the link underneath the security questions that says 'Forgot your answers? Send reset security info email to [email]'. This will generate an automated e-mail that will allow you to reset your security questions.
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Contact Apple and speak to someone in account security.

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There is only one password per Apple ID. The same Apple ID can be used for iTunes, iCloud, this forum, etc.
If you have forgotten the password: If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support
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