Apple ID Question

Hello, I would like to clarify one thing, I do not remember my secret questions of my Apple ID when trying to log-in, however I can login into iCloud and here with that account without any issue. Now my question is, can I use this account on a brand new iPhone, or there is a risk to have it locked since I do not remember the secret questions ? I just want to know if I can use this account on my device and not struggle with secret questions there, I need it in order to download apps from AppStore, that's all.

Posted on Dec 15, 2021 5:04 AM

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Posted on Dec 15, 2021 6:25 AM

You are likely to eventually need full account access in order to manage your account so you might as well deal with it now.


"If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201485


If you see the message "not sufficient information" see if at this stage you can still sign up for Two Factor Authentication. Apple has been very strongly urging users to use Two Factor Authentication instead of security questions. "With two-factor authentication, you don't need to remember any security questions.

Click on this link for more information about 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> https://support.apple.com/HT204915


If you cannot resolve the issue by signing up for Two Factor Authentication, "Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security"; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169

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Dec 15, 2021 6:25 AM in response to Victor Reus

You are likely to eventually need full account access in order to manage your account so you might as well deal with it now.


"If you forgot the answers to your Apple ID security questions" click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT201485


If you see the message "not sufficient information" see if at this stage you can still sign up for Two Factor Authentication. Apple has been very strongly urging users to use Two Factor Authentication instead of security questions. "With two-factor authentication, you don't need to remember any security questions.

Click on this link for more information about 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' --> https://support.apple.com/HT204915


If you cannot resolve the issue by signing up for Two Factor Authentication, "Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security"; click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204169

Dec 15, 2021 11:55 AM in response to Victor Reus

You probably can. I have not needed to do it without knowing the questions. Typically you only need them when doing something requiring extra security such as changing your password (or your account management page). However, that 's when you really need them and you don't want to be sorting out a mess and then be told you have to have Apple sort it out for you while you wait several weeks, or be told that you have to abandon the entire account and everything you have purchased with it and any funds you have in your account balance.

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