Do you need recovery methods for each device?

I've setup a recovery method (both contact and key) using my iPhone. Now on my iMac, I'm have a badge in System Settings with "Account recovery method needed" even though I can see both in my iCloud settings under Advanced Data Protection -> Account Recovery.


Do I needed to redo this again for my iMac? I would think it would be across all devices once it is setup.


Thank you!

iMac 27″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Dec 29, 2022 2:16 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2022 3:42 PM

Hi K Michael Smith,


Thanks for posting here in Apple Support Communities. You'll need to put in your account recovery method on the Mac as well. You can see more about this here: Advanced Data Protection for iCloud


Take care.

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