How do I get my access key?

I put in the person’s name to have access to my phone after I am gone, but I don’t have any access key or barcode or any key to give them or have for myself.

how do I get one?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 29, 2021 11:49 AM

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Posted on Dec 29, 2021 12:03 PM

Go to Settings->Account(top of settings)->Password & Security->Legacy Contact->Contact's Name->View Access Key. The key will be there to print out.

It's a QR code and a long text code underneath.


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Dec 29, 2021 1:26 PM in response to muguy

muguy wrote:

Thanks @Phil0124. One issue may also be that the instructions aren't very explicit in assigning a legacy contact (I just played around with it and found this a little less intuitive). So, when the contact card pops up, rather than tap "back," which seems the only option, you need to click on a method of contact (email, etc) on the contact card to advance.

Yes. If you don't select a contact method there it won't generate an access key. This could have benefit with a bubble providing some guidance yes.

Dec 29, 2021 12:32 PM in response to Phil0124

Thanks @Phil0124. One issue may also be that the instructions aren't very explicit in assigning a legacy contact (I just played around with it and found this a little less intuitive). So, when the contact card pops up, rather than tap "back," which seems the only option, you need to click on a method of contact (email, etc) on the contact card to advance.

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