How can I remotely erase my stolen phone?

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how can i remotely erase my stolen phone?

My phone was stolen in a different country. I want to erase all backup data for security purposes.

 

[dchandler]

Re: how can i remotely erase my stolen phone?

If you sign into your iCloud on a computer you should be able to erase it and lock it.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: how can i remotely erase my stolen phone?

This may help.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472

 

[ieddie]

Re: how can i remotely erase my stolen phone?

Navigate to the iCloud website on your computer. Login and choose the device and remotely reset it.