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Removing a device to set up a recovery account

If I remove a device to set up a recovery account how does that effect the removed device and can I add it back

Posted on Sep 4, 2023 7:29 PM

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Posted on Sep 4, 2023 8:06 PM

Mebumpus1 Said:

"Removing a device to set up a recovery account : If I remove a device to set up a recovery account how does that effect the removed device and can I add it back"

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Removing a Device:

Was this device used to set up your Recovery Key? The device is not affected. But, it would be wise to add another device to your Apple Account, If you were to remove this computer. Without it, you cannot use it for Account Recovery: Set Up an Account Recovery Contact - Apple Support

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Sep 4, 2023 8:06 PM in response to Mebumpus1

Mebumpus1 Said:

"Removing a device to set up a recovery account : If I remove a device to set up a recovery account how does that effect the removed device and can I add it back"

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Removing a Device:

Was this device used to set up your Recovery Key? The device is not affected. But, it would be wise to add another device to your Apple Account, If you were to remove this computer. Without it, you cannot use it for Account Recovery: Set Up an Account Recovery Contact - Apple Support

Removing a device to set up a recovery account

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