verification code

I was having the same problem n was getting really frustrated so I enabled the two-factor authentication which can be found in your iCloud settings.

You click on your name

you click on Password & Security

Click on trusted numbers, put in your desired phone number and than you will have two options to receive the verification code; you either wait for the SMS or you can get a phone call.

I hope that was helpful,

Hello DOHUM,

We've an article that can help resolve most issues with iCloud Keychain.

I'm not receiving the verification code via SMS.

• Make sure that you have a good cellular network connection on your phone.
• Check that your phone number is one that can receive SMS messages. You can do this by having someone send you a text message.
• Check that you have the correct phone number associated with your account:
  • Devices using iOS 7.0.3 or later: Tap Settings > iCloud > Account, then tap Keychain. Check that the phone number listed under Verification Number is correct. If not, enter another phone number.
  • Macs using OS X Mavericks v10.9 or later: Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then click Account Details. Check that the phone number listed under Verification number is correct. If not, enter another phone number.
• Check Apple System Status to see if there is currently a service outage affecting iCloud Keychain.
• If you do not have access to a device that has iCloud Keychain enabled, you can contact Apple Support and verify your identity for help completing iCloud Keychain setup.

iCloud: Troubleshooting iCloud Keychain

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4644

Cheers,

Allen

That's all very nice, but these instructions simply don't match up to the reality of the devices. I tap Settings-iCloud-Account-Keychain on my iPhone (iOS 7.0.4) and all I see is an "Approve with Security Code" switch that is turned on. There is no verification phone listed nor any way to add one. I know I did it when I started this process several weeks ago, but with my Google text number seemingly unable to receive I'd like to change to another number and get this done.

Same is true on my Mac. I'd be happy to change that verification phone, but in don't see to be able to. Help! I'm caught in an infinite recursion!

I think Apple does not like users with one Apple device 🙂 because I can easily get an SMS to login with AppleID on my browser but not to activate Keychain!

this is no help at all, I do get sms texts for iphone/macbook pro but not for my ipad. The Ipad said it sent an SMS text but I never receive it on iphone!

I did not reveive my code via SMS 4 days now.

Still can not access my passwords.

Yes i am fine with these:

1. I have perfect cellular network.

2. I sent test sms from other place and i receive it.

3. My number is correct on apple page.

4. Apple system status is ok.

What to do now ? I need my passwords.

I can not confirm from other devices because i disconnect the others

to test if that is the problem.

Just so folks know, I gave apple a call about this just now and it got sorted out FAST.

Apple is not Google, apparently. Google's code text (ALWAYS) comes instantly. I can not set up an iPad for my wife because the text either does not come at all or so late that it won't be accepted. Too bad Apple is is sinking in quality.