Hello i forgot my recovery key. I still can access my icloud but the data wont sync on my phone. What shoud i do? Thank you

Hello,i forgot my recovery key. I still can access my icloud but the data wont sync on my phone. What should i do? Please help me. Thank you


Posted on Jul 5, 2023 8:31 AM

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Jul 5, 2023 8:52 AM in response to Community User

From: How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


- If you forget your Apple ID password and do not know your recovery key, you can try to regain access using your trusted device protected by a passcode.


- "You can [then] generate a new recovery key from Settings or System Preferences on a trusted device signed in with your Apple ID." See the article for details about how to do this on different types of equipment (Apple equipment only).


- When you generate a recovery key, you can't use the standard procedure for account recovery as outlined in this support article --> How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support .


- "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. If you lose both of these items, you could be locked out of your account permanently."


- Read the article for more details.


Hello i forgot my recovery key. I still can access my icloud but the data wont sync on my phone. What shoud i do? Thank you

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