Can I use a recover contact if i have recovery key enabled?

I enabled recovery key on my account, took a screenshot and uploaded it to my Dropbox but now I’m having trouble logging in to both. Did I possibly get locked out?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 1, 2024 5:06 PM

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Posted on Sep 1, 2024 5:14 PM

If you don’t have your Recovery Key, Recovery Contact or a trusted device signed into your Apple ID, you’ll be permanently locked out. If you do have a trusted device signed into your Apple ID, you can request a new recovery key.


If you did set up a Recovery Contact, you can get back into your account that way too ⇢

Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support


Keep in mind, when you enabled the recovery key on your Apple ID, you are turning off Apple’s standard account recovery process. The best option to save your recovery key is to write it down, saving it with another login site is not a good idea, as you may get locked out of that account too.


Learn more about ⇢ Set up a recovery key for your Apple ID - Apple Support


-Zachyy ✌️



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Sep 1, 2024 5:14 PM in response to Lockedout3

If you don’t have your Recovery Key, Recovery Contact or a trusted device signed into your Apple ID, you’ll be permanently locked out. If you do have a trusted device signed into your Apple ID, you can request a new recovery key.


If you did set up a Recovery Contact, you can get back into your account that way too ⇢

Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support


Keep in mind, when you enabled the recovery key on your Apple ID, you are turning off Apple’s standard account recovery process. The best option to save your recovery key is to write it down, saving it with another login site is not a good idea, as you may get locked out of that account too.


Learn more about ⇢ Set up a recovery key for your Apple ID - Apple Support


-Zachyy ✌️



Sep 1, 2024 7:05 PM in response to Lockedout3

Here’s how you can get the recovery code from your Recovery Contact, according to Apple ⇢


If you forget your Apple ID password or get locked out of your account, just follow the steps on your device to share the onscreen instructions with your recovery contact in-person or on the phone. Your recovery contact then shares a six-digit code that you enter on your device. After your identity is confirmed, you can reset your Apple ID password.



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