tdwinger4

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Q: When setting up Keychain, it requested a phone

When setting up Keychain, it requested a phone number to text a code to. I gave a landline phone # which does not give text messages. Consequently when I try to get into keychain it wants the texted code, which I do not have. Is there a way to reset this and request code sent to an email account instead?

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Posted on Jan 7, 2015 11:05 AM

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by Sparkleberry,

Sparkleberry Jan 7, 2015 11:46 AM in response to tdwinger4
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Jan 7, 2015 11:46 AM in response to tdwinger4

See if this helps
Setting up iCloud keychain but don't have a cellphone. The security code keeps getting sent to my landline which isn't text savvy. Where do I go to change the number? I'd like to have the code sent to my daughter's phone.
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by léonie,

léonie Jan 7, 2015 12:03 PM in response to tdwinger4
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Jan 7, 2015 12:03 PM in response to tdwinger4

You can set up iCloud Keychain with an SMS capable device, using the security code, see this document:

iCloud Keychain availability by country - Apple Support
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