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how to get verification code to reinstall mac os

i use a macbook air 2013 running el capitan (10.11) i erased data using disk utilities, my iphone was stolen so the only way i can get a verification code is by text. the option to get verification code by sms when reinstalling mac os is not loading(giving me the option)

MacBook Air 13″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Oct 3, 2023 2:24 AM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2023 1:20 PM

The bottom line is that you need a trusted device or a trusted phone number as defined in Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support.


Do you have no other devices or phone numbers you can use? Can you sign in to Manage your Apple ID, here:


https://appleid.apple.com/


Refer to Sign-In and Security


Briefly stated, you need something that can be used to confirm that Mac and the Apple ID you are using for it are really yours. If you strike out completely, your only remaining option is to request account recovery to regain access to your account as explained in Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support.

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Oct 3, 2023 1:20 PM in response to tinashe132

The bottom line is that you need a trusted device or a trusted phone number as defined in Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support.


Do you have no other devices or phone numbers you can use? Can you sign in to Manage your Apple ID, here:


https://appleid.apple.com/


Refer to Sign-In and Security


Briefly stated, you need something that can be used to confirm that Mac and the Apple ID you are using for it are really yours. If you strike out completely, your only remaining option is to request account recovery to regain access to your account as explained in Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support.

how to get verification code to reinstall mac os

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