I can’t add my phone number to Apple ID

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I can’t add my phone number to Apple ID

I’ve recently switched phones and I’ve already given my old phone to my cousin. I tried to log into one of my emails and I had to get a verification code from my number on iMessage. It wasn’t sending, and I saw that it was signed into my (other) email, and I couldn’t get the code. So I tried to sign into my number on Apple ID to add it onto iMessage, but it asked me for ANOTHER code from my number which I couldn’t get because I wasn’t logged into iMessage with my number. Wtf do I do

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 2, 2023 1:36 AM

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Limnos

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Aug 2, 2023 3:44 AM in response to sniperkittum

You may wish to read the articles 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' ( Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support ) and 'Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication' ( Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support ). Various sections contain information that is useful in understanding about the trusted devices (an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that Apple knows is yours) system, and how to get a verification code on a trusted device or at a telephone number.

If you had set up an Account Recovery Contact ( Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support ) you can also get a code that way.

If you can’t sign in, access a trusted device, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. This article explains how to recover your Apple ID after a waiting period - How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support

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