how do i approve a device from i cloud

I forgot my 4 digit code, so I was able to erase all my date from the Find my iphone- icloud , now even though I know my password to my icloud account, it is requiring me to approve the account backup from another device. I dont have another device, but I can sign into the Cloud, I dont know where I go to approve the device???


iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 22, 2023 6:43 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2023 12:54 PM

Hey there ktwilliams84,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.


Just to clarify, are you being asked to enter a verification code set to another trusted device? If so, it sounds like you may have two-factor authentication enabled on your Apple ID.


This would be expected behavior when trying to sign back into your Apple ID after restoring your device. For more details, and how to receive a verification code from your trusted phone number or trusted device, check out this link here: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


We hope that's able to help.


Take care!

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Sep 26, 2023 12:54 PM in response to ktwilliams84

Hey there ktwilliams84,


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.


Just to clarify, are you being asked to enter a verification code set to another trusted device? If so, it sounds like you may have two-factor authentication enabled on your Apple ID.


This would be expected behavior when trying to sign back into your Apple ID after restoring your device. For more details, and how to receive a verification code from your trusted phone number or trusted device, check out this link here: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


We hope that's able to help.


Take care!

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