I need to recover my recovery key


I need to recover my “recovery key” which can be used to recover my info stored on my IPhone IOS 16.6.1 in case of loss of phone by whatever means . A 26 digit number .

Are you blind ? This is text !

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 12:35 PM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2023 12:58 PM

There is no means to recover a recovery key.


However, a new recovery key - which supersedes all previous keys - can be easily generated from any of your trusted devices by following these instructions.


Set up a recovery key for your Apple ID - Apple Support


Note that use of a Recovery Key is entirely optional.


It’s NOT for everybody. (Especially IMO users with only a single trusted device)


… if you lose your recovery key and can’t access one of your trusted devices, you'll be locked out of your account permanently


Establishing a recovery contact is a much more appropriate option for most users.

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Sep 20, 2023 12:58 PM in response to _0987Mmmm1234Oosc

There is no means to recover a recovery key.


However, a new recovery key - which supersedes all previous keys - can be easily generated from any of your trusted devices by following these instructions.


Set up a recovery key for your Apple ID - Apple Support


Note that use of a Recovery Key is entirely optional.


It’s NOT for everybody. (Especially IMO users with only a single trusted device)


… if you lose your recovery key and can’t access one of your trusted devices, you'll be locked out of your account permanently


Establishing a recovery contact is a much more appropriate option for most users.

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