Recovery key

What to do if I don’t have my recovery key and don’t have an other apple device

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 17

Posted on Jul 4, 2023 09:09 PM

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Posted on Jul 5, 2023 07:28 AM

From: How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


- When you generate a recovery key, you can't use the standard procedure for account recovery as outlined in this support article --> How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support .


- "Using a recovery key is more secure, but it means that you’re responsible for maintaining access to your trusted devices and your recovery key. If you lose both of these items, you could be locked out of your account permanently."


- Read the article for more details.


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Jul 5, 2023 07:28 AM in response to Jacklebeau

From: How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


- When you generate a recovery key, you can't use the standard procedure for account recovery as outlined in this support article --> How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support .


- "Using a recovery key is more secure, but it means that you’re responsible for maintaining access to your trusted devices and your recovery key. If you lose both of these items, you could be locked out of your account permanently."


- Read the article for more details.


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