How to change or delete my recovery contact

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iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 10, 2023 3:50 PM

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Posted on Jul 11, 2023 2:53 PM

Hello Christopher1488taylor,


We would like to see how we can help you with updating your recovery contact. You can delete the recovery contact from the same Settings you use to set up a new contact. Check out this link for more information and get back to us if you have any questions: Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support


"On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 or later

  1. Go to Settings, then tap your name.
  2. Tap Password & Security, then tap Account Recovery.
  3. Under Account Recovery (or Recovery Assistance), tap Add Recovery Contact, then authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. 

On iPhone, add a recovery contact in Settings


4.If you're in a Family Sharing group, the members of the group are recommended. Or you can choose one of your contacts.

On iPhone, choose a contact to be your recovery contact


5.If you select a family member, they're added automatically. If you select a contact, they need to accept the request. You also send them a message to let them know that you'd like to add them as your recovery contact.

6.After they accept your request, you see a message that they have been added as your account recovery contact. 


If your friend or family member declines or removes themself as your recovery contact, you see a notification and need to select a new account recovery contact."


Cheers!

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Jul 11, 2023 2:53 PM in response to Christopher1488taylor

Hello Christopher1488taylor,


We would like to see how we can help you with updating your recovery contact. You can delete the recovery contact from the same Settings you use to set up a new contact. Check out this link for more information and get back to us if you have any questions: Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support


"On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 or later

  1. Go to Settings, then tap your name.
  2. Tap Password & Security, then tap Account Recovery.
  3. Under Account Recovery (or Recovery Assistance), tap Add Recovery Contact, then authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID. 

On iPhone, add a recovery contact in Settings


4.If you're in a Family Sharing group, the members of the group are recommended. Or you can choose one of your contacts.

On iPhone, choose a contact to be your recovery contact


5.If you select a family member, they're added automatically. If you select a contact, they need to accept the request. You also send them a message to let them know that you'd like to add them as your recovery contact.

6.After they accept your request, you see a message that they have been added as your account recovery contact. 


If your friend or family member declines or removes themself as your recovery contact, you see a notification and need to select a new account recovery contact."


Cheers!

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