How to remove a contact from the Recovery Contact list

Remove account recovery contact m. It doesn’t show the contact so I think I was hacked


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iPhone 13, iOS 17

Posted on Mar 10, 2024 1:39 PM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2024 1:44 PM

How to remove another person as a Recovery Contact

The first part of doing this is similar to adding a contact as described in Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact - Apple Support


1. Go to Settings

2. Select Password & Security

3. Select Account Recovery or Recovery Assistance

4. Select a person

5. Select 'Remove Contact'


Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 10, 2024 1:44 PM in response to haddy10

How to remove another person as a Recovery Contact

The first part of doing this is similar to adding a contact as described in Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact - Apple Support


1. Go to Settings

2. Select Password & Security

3. Select Account Recovery or Recovery Assistance

4. Select a person

5. Select 'Remove Contact'


Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support



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