Will Apple call or text my number for account recovery?

i request account recovery for my apple account do they really call or text my number?


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iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 12, 2025 7:34 AM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2025 7:52 AM

  • After you request account recovery, you get an email with a confirmation of your request and the date and time of when you can expect to regain access. This email arrives within 72 hours.
  • When the waiting period is over, Apple will send you a text or automated phone call with instructions to regain access to your account. If you don’t receive the text or call, once the period specified in the original email is over, you can still go directly to apple.com/recover. Follow the instructions to regain access to your Apple Account.
  • At any time, you can see how long it will be until your account is ready for recovery, or when more information will be available. Just go to iforgot.apple.com and enter your Apple Account email address or phone number.

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


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Jun 12, 2025 7:52 AM in response to Shannen012

  • After you request account recovery, you get an email with a confirmation of your request and the date and time of when you can expect to regain access. This email arrives within 72 hours.
  • When the waiting period is over, Apple will send you a text or automated phone call with instructions to regain access to your account. If you don’t receive the text or call, once the period specified in the original email is over, you can still go directly to apple.com/recover. Follow the instructions to regain access to your Apple Account.
  • At any time, you can see how long it will be until your account is ready for recovery, or when more information will be available. Just go to iforgot.apple.com and enter your Apple Account email address or phone number.

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


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