Recover old icloud

I have the correct email and password but it says my only option is to send the verification to the phone/phone number that I no longer have.


How do I gain access to my account without the phone or phone number?

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 6:46 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2020 7:52 AM

If account is set up with 2FA and you have removed the trusted number it could be landline number or a mobile number at least one trusted number is essentially to be added without it the account will never be accessed from the web browser , however the account exists on iCloud server , you know the Apple ID and its password it doesn't matter , the trusted number has to be updated on the iCloud server so that a code could be sent .

See these articles https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204915

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204974

Note : you have not mentioned that trusted device are lost or not in working condition .

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Oct 17, 2020 7:52 AM in response to Danielilittle

If account is set up with 2FA and you have removed the trusted number it could be landline number or a mobile number at least one trusted number is essentially to be added without it the account will never be accessed from the web browser , however the account exists on iCloud server , you know the Apple ID and its password it doesn't matter , the trusted number has to be updated on the iCloud server so that a code could be sent .

See these articles https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT204915

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204974

Note : you have not mentioned that trusted device are lost or not in working condition .

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