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The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
What should I do if I lose my 28-character recovery key? I’m unable to log in to iCloud because I don’t remember the recovery key. Could anyone guide me on how to retrieve the recovery key? If that’s not possible, please let me know if there’s a way to log in without a new recovery key. I sincerely appreciate your help.
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 18
If you are logged into your account on another trusted device you may be able to generate a new key. Otherwise, you’ll need to find your current key or be forever locked out of your account.
see Set up a recovery key for your Apple Account - Apple Support
“How to Recover or Access iCloud Without a Recovery Key?”
