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I have a recovery key how do I use it

I have a recovery key given to me in October I have no idea how to use it to recover my account

Posted on Mar 1, 2022 9:20 AM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2022 9:40 AM

Hi,


The following passage should help you:

’ If you forget your Apple ID password, you can try to regain access using your trusted device protected by a passcode. Or you can use your recovery key, a trusted phone number, and an Apple device to reset your password. Make sure the device is running iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra or later, and be sure to enter the complete recovery key including upper-case letters and hyphens. Learn more about what to do if you forget your Apple ID password.’


Related articles:

> How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support

> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


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Mar 1, 2022 9:40 AM in response to WhyamIhere8

Hi,


The following passage should help you:

’ If you forget your Apple ID password, you can try to regain access using your trusted device protected by a passcode. Or you can use your recovery key, a trusted phone number, and an Apple device to reset your password. Make sure the device is running iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra or later, and be sure to enter the complete recovery key including upper-case letters and hyphens. Learn more about what to do if you forget your Apple ID password.’


Related articles:

> How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support

> If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


I have a recovery key how do I use it

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