Can my legacy access my Apple content as soon as she gets the access key?

can my legacy used her access key as soon as I give her a copy to gain access to my Apple account?

iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on Mar 26, 2022 11:22 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2022 1:53 AM

No.

See How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID


A Legacy Contact is someone you choose to have access to the data in your Apple account after your death.

To file an access request after you've passed away, they'll just need:

  • The access key that you generate when you choose them as your contact 
  • Your death certificate



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Mar 27, 2022 1:53 AM in response to 1etusta1kaboutit

No.

See How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID


A Legacy Contact is someone you choose to have access to the data in your Apple account after your death.

To file an access request after you've passed away, they'll just need:

  • The access key that you generate when you choose them as your contact 
  • Your death certificate



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