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If lost my recovery key but I know my Apple ID and password. What should I do.

I can not back up my data through iCloud

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 31, 2023 8:10 PM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2023 8:31 PM

The information below is based on Apple's support article: How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support with quoted excerpts. Each section below outlines the different situations and the strategies that may require use of a recovery key. See this support article for the meaning of trusted devices and numbers —> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


- If you still have access to your Apple ID and password but have lost your recovery key:

"You can generate a new recovery key from Settings or System Preferences on a trusted device." Refer to the steps in How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support about how to do this on different types of equipment (Apple equipment only).


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Jul 31, 2023 8:31 PM in response to Amiy0786

The information below is based on Apple's support article: How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support with quoted excerpts. Each section below outlines the different situations and the strategies that may require use of a recovery key. See this support article for the meaning of trusted devices and numbers —> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


- If you still have access to your Apple ID and password but have lost your recovery key:

"You can generate a new recovery key from Settings or System Preferences on a trusted device." Refer to the steps in How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support about how to do this on different types of equipment (Apple equipment only).


If lost my recovery key but I know my Apple ID and password. What should I do.

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