Do I need a recovery key if I use two factor authentication?

Do I need a recovery key if I use two factor verification?

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Posted on Dec 13, 2022 04:47 AM

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Posted on Dec 13, 2022 12:37 PM

I'll correct myself. A recovery key is still an option, but it is not required. "With two-factor authentication and an Apple device, you have the option to generate a recovery key to help improve account security." It had advantages (namely you are in charge of security) and disadvantages (namely if you lose the key and a trusted device then you are locked out of your account permanently). For more information about two-factor recovery keys, please read this document How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


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Dec 13, 2022 12:37 PM in response to Limnos

I'll correct myself. A recovery key is still an option, but it is not required. "With two-factor authentication and an Apple device, you have the option to generate a recovery key to help improve account security." It had advantages (namely you are in charge of security) and disadvantages (namely if you lose the key and a trusted device then you are locked out of your account permanently). For more information about two-factor recovery keys, please read this document How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


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