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I lost my recovery key but I’m able to log in however it keep asking me for the recovery key

I’ve lost my recovery key however I’m able to get into my account but it keep asking me for the recovery key while I’m tying to backup my messages

Posted on Dec 22, 2022 7:53 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2022 8:23 PM

Morgan1219 Said:

"I’ve lost my recovery key however I’m able to get into my account but it keep asking me for the recovery key while I’m tying to backup my messages"

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About the Recovery Key:

Having lost it, you cannot perform the backup. It's your responsibility --nothing on Apple's end.


So, what to Try:


A. New iCloud Session:

Sign out of iCloud, and then gone back in.


B. Lost Recovery Key:

  1. Go Here: How to Generate a Recovery Key - Apple Support
  2. As it Reads: "Using a recovery key is more secure, but it means that you’re responsible for maintaining access to your trusted devices and your recovery key."


C. Start with a New Drive:

Being you no longer have access to it, a new hard drive may be the way to go about this.

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Dec 22, 2022 8:23 PM in response to Morgan1219

Morgan1219 Said:

"I’ve lost my recovery key however I’m able to get into my account but it keep asking me for the recovery key while I’m tying to backup my messages"

-------


About the Recovery Key:

Having lost it, you cannot perform the backup. It's your responsibility --nothing on Apple's end.


So, what to Try:


A. New iCloud Session:

Sign out of iCloud, and then gone back in.


B. Lost Recovery Key:

  1. Go Here: How to Generate a Recovery Key - Apple Support
  2. As it Reads: "Using a recovery key is more secure, but it means that you’re responsible for maintaining access to your trusted devices and your recovery key."


C. Start with a New Drive:

Being you no longer have access to it, a new hard drive may be the way to go about this.

I lost my recovery key but I’m able to log in however it keep asking me for the recovery key

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