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Is setting up a recovery contact a good idea?

Is setting up a recovery contact necessary?

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Posted on Sep 28, 2022 04:44 PM

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Posted on Sep 28, 2022 04:49 PM

Necessary? No.

A good idea? Yes.

Also see the following from Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support

Setting up a recovery contact isn’t required, but it can make regaining access to your account and data easier.

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Sep 28, 2022 04:49 PM in response to Sea Boy

Necessary? No.

A good idea? Yes.

Also see the following from Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support

Setting up a recovery contact isn’t required, but it can make regaining access to your account and data easier.

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