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How does recovery key work

How does recovery key work?

Posted on Oct 17, 2022 11:44 AM

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Posted on Oct 17, 2022 1:45 PM

If you create one you write it down and keep it VERY safe. If you forget your Apple ID password you can use the key to recover the password or account.


IF YOU LOSE THE KEY the account is DEAD and so are all your Apple devices. Nobody can help.


If you still want to create one then bear that in mind.

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Oct 17, 2022 1:45 PM in response to Moxygirl

If you create one you write it down and keep it VERY safe. If you forget your Apple ID password you can use the key to recover the password or account.


IF YOU LOSE THE KEY the account is DEAD and so are all your Apple devices. Nobody can help.


If you still want to create one then bear that in mind.

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