Recovery code?

Can a user create their own 28 digit recovery code?


iPhone 14 Pro, 16

Posted on Apr 21, 2023 4:01 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 8:35 PM

Hello!


I'd love to help, but I'm not quite sure what you mean by "Can a user create their own 28 digit recovery code?" Please give me more insight to you question, and I may be able to help you further.


If I had to take a guess, I'm assuming you're talking about the Advanced Data Protection feature with iCloud+.

Let me know what else I can do for you!


CF

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Apr 21, 2023 8:35 PM in response to MamaK201

Hello!


I'd love to help, but I'm not quite sure what you mean by "Can a user create their own 28 digit recovery code?" Please give me more insight to you question, and I may be able to help you further.


If I had to take a guess, I'm assuming you're talking about the Advanced Data Protection feature with iCloud+.

Let me know what else I can do for you!


CF

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Apr 23, 2023 8:07 AM in response to Chance08

Thank you Chance08. Yes - the advanced security with a unique recovery code. It is randomly given but I was wondering if I could create my own. One that would be easier for me to remember with my own algorithm. Also, do you recommend doing the iCloud advanced protection?

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May 1, 2023 12:05 PM in response to MamaK201

It depends on if you’re able to keep track of your code, but I do not use it. I’ve thought about using it, but don’t trust myself enough. As for what I know - you can’t create your own 28 digit code. Although - since I’ve never used it myself, I cannot confirm that this is not a feature.


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