CONTACT VERIFICATION KEY

I was just wondering if turning on the contact verification key is recommended- or is it just another thing that can go wrong

iPhone 13

Posted on May 28, 2024 5:47 PM

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Posted on May 28, 2024 5:51 PM

Hi bevamjo,


Contact Key Verification is an extra step to verify you’re talking to who they say they are. You can learn more about it here - Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple. Basically if an unknown device was added to someone’s Apple ID you’d get notified before sending a message. You could also alert that friend/family member that an unknown device is on their account and they can take appropriate action.


I recommend it!


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May 28, 2024 5:51 PM in response to bevamjo

Hi bevamjo,


Contact Key Verification is an extra step to verify you’re talking to who they say they are. You can learn more about it here - Apple advances user security with powerful new data protections - Apple. Basically if an unknown device was added to someone’s Apple ID you’d get notified before sending a message. You could also alert that friend/family member that an unknown device is on their account and they can take appropriate action.


I recommend it!


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