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I can’t find MAC recovery key

I’m resetting my Mac device password and I can’t find my recovery key

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 14.0

Posted on Oct 23, 2023 1:08 PM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2024 11:39 AM

I cannot get into my McAir it is not accepting my current password It is asking me to enter my recovery key to unlock the volume “Macintosh HD”


I do not know what is my recovery key.

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Oct 23, 2023 2:06 PM in response to Kayverli

If you still have access to one of your other trusted devices see this



How to set up or update a recovery key on iPhone or iPad

  1. In Settings, tap your name, then tap Sign-in & Security. You might need to enter your Apple ID password.
  2. Tap Account Recovery.
  3. Tap Recovery Key, turn on Recovery Key, then tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode.
  4. Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
  5. To complete setup, confirm your recovery key by entering it or scanning it.

How to set up or update a recovery key on Mac

  1. Choose Apple  menu > System Settings, then click your name.
  2. Click Sign-in & Security.
  3. Click Account Recovery.
  4. Next to Recovery Key, click Manage, then enter your Apple ID password.
  5. Click Turn On, click Use Recovery Key, then enter the password for your Mac.
  6. Print or write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
  7. Click Continue.
  8. To complete setup, confirm your recovery key.


If you don't have access to one of your other trusted devices or you don't have any other trusted devices, you will need to enroll in account recovery


See this links for further reference


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


How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password - Apple Support


I can’t find MAC recovery key

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