lilifromup
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Q: Setting up Keychain without iPhone
How do i set up Keychain on My iMac and iPad without the use of a cellphone?
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iOS 8.4
by alex_h1,Solvedanswer
alex_h1
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Howdy lilifromup,
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
In order to configure iCloud Keychain without an SMS capable phone, all you need to do is follow the directions below on your devices.
Devices using iOS 7.0.3 or later
- Go to Settings > iCloud > Keychain.
- Enter your Apple ID password.
- When asked if you want to use your device passcode as the iCloud Security Code, tap Create Different Code.
- Tap Advanced Options, then choose one of these options:
- Get a Random Security Code.
- Don't Create Security Code. Choosing not to create an iCloud Security Code means that your iCloud Keychain is stored only locally on your device and updates only across your approved devices, not with Apple's servers.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup of iCloud Keychain.
Macs using OS X Mavericks v10.9 or later
- Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then select Keychain.
- Enter your Apple ID password.
- Click Advanced, then choose one of these two options:
- Get a Random Security Code.
- Don't Create Security Code. Choosing not to create an iCloud Security Code means that your iCloud Keychain is stored only locally on your Mac and updates only across your approved devices, not with Apple's servers.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup of iCloud Keychain.
iCloud Keychain availability by country - Apple Support
Have a good one.
