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I forget my account recovery key

Hi can you help me with my account recovery key please I forget it

someone help me

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 11:32 AM

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Posted on Oct 13, 2023 11:36 AM

No, we can’t.

There is no way to recover it.

You were warned of this when you generated it.


If you still have access to your account or your trusted devices, you can generate another one.


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


Apple’s warning:

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

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I forget my account recovery key

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