HOW CAN I GET A RECOVERY KEY IF IM SIGNED OUT AND THERES IS NO RECOVERY KEY SET UP???

Like how can you get a recovery key if you didnt even had one like, HOW?!

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 11:08 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2023 6:20 PM

Hello Xendrik_,


Generating a recovery key for your Apple account is optional, so you may not have one yet. If you enabled the feature on your account, it would have generated a 28 digit code with a prompt to keep it for safekeeping as outlined here:


Generate a recovery key
You can generate a new recovery key from Settings or System Preferences on a trusted device signed in with your Apple ID.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.
2. Tap Recovery Key.
3. Slide to turn on Recovery Key.
4. Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode.
5. Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
6. Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.

How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


If you have already enabled "Recovery Key" and generated the key, you will need it to regain access to your account. If you didn't generate a recovery key, or if you disabled it, you may be able to regain access to your account by following the instructions in this article: If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Regards.



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Jul 12, 2023 6:20 PM in response to Xendrik_

Hello Xendrik_,


Generating a recovery key for your Apple account is optional, so you may not have one yet. If you enabled the feature on your account, it would have generated a 28 digit code with a prompt to keep it for safekeeping as outlined here:


Generate a recovery key
You can generate a new recovery key from Settings or System Preferences on a trusted device signed in with your Apple ID.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.
2. Tap Recovery Key.
3. Slide to turn on Recovery Key.
4. Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode.
5. Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
6. Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.

How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support


If you have already enabled "Recovery Key" and generated the key, you will need it to regain access to your account. If you didn't generate a recovery key, or if you disabled it, you may be able to regain access to your account by following the instructions in this article: If you forgot your Apple ID password - Apple Support


Regards.



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