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I forgot my password. When I follow the instructions to recover it or create a new one. The last step asks for a Recovery Key, which I am not able to figure out where to find

When I follow the instructions to recover it or create a new one. The last step asks for a Recovery Key, which I am not able to figure out where to find.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Sep 22, 2021 1:42 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2021 7:05 AM

How to generate a recovery key --> https://support.apple.com/HT208072

With two-factor authentication and an Apple device, you have the option to generate a recovery key to help improve account security.

- "Creating a recovery key turns off account recovery. Using a recovery key is more secure, but it means that you’re responsible for maintaining access to your trusted devices and your recovery key. If you lose both of these items, you could be locked out of your account permanently."


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Sep 22, 2021 7:05 AM in response to koko106

How to generate a recovery key --> https://support.apple.com/HT208072

With two-factor authentication and an Apple device, you have the option to generate a recovery key to help improve account security.

- "Creating a recovery key turns off account recovery. Using a recovery key is more secure, but it means that you’re responsible for maintaining access to your trusted devices and your recovery key. If you lose both of these items, you could be locked out of your account permanently."


I forgot my password. When I follow the instructions to recover it or create a new one. The last step asks for a Recovery Key, which I am not able to figure out where to find

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