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Q: How do I change the phone number associated to my keychain?

How do I change the phone number associated to my keychain for ICloud?

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.4

Posted on Apr 9, 2014 9:39 PM

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Q: How do I change the phone number associated to my keychain?

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  • by Kilgore-Trout,

    Kilgore-Trout Kilgore-Trout Apr 10, 2014 5:19 AM in response to Shellytrep
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    Apr 10, 2014 5:19 AM in response to Shellytrep

    Assuming you mean autofil, it comes from the Contact Entry in contacts that you have designated as you. Settings App > Safari > Passwords and autofill.

  • by fromsouth,

    fromsouth fromsouth Apr 10, 2014 5:41 AM in response to Shellytrep
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    Apr 10, 2014 5:41 AM in response to Shellytrep
    • 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.

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

  • by hpmarcus,Helpful

    hpmarcus hpmarcus Jul 6, 2014 1:00 PM in response to fromsouth
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    Jul 6, 2014 1:00 PM in response to fromsouth

    This does not work.

     

    - When using the iOS way the screen Settings > iCloud > Account > Keychain shows "approve with security code" grayed out. No telephone number anywhere.

     

    - When using Apple () menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Account Details, there is no option to change anything at all. You can, however, go to "Manage Apple ID" and change your phone number. Even so, the SMS code is still being sent to the wrong number.

  • by fromsouth,Helpful

    fromsouth fromsouth Jul 6, 2014 6:10 PM in response to hpmarcus
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    Jul 6, 2014 6:10 PM in response to hpmarcus

    hpmarcus wrote:

     

    This does not work.

     

    - When using the iOS way the screen Settings > iCloud > Account > Keychain shows "approve with security code" grayed out. No telephone number anywhere.

     

    - When using Apple () menu > System Preferences > iCloud > Account Details, there is no option to change anything at all. You can, however, go to "Manage Apple ID" and change your phone number. Even so, the SMS code is still being sent to the wrong number.

    Thanks for letting me know.

  • by xcelin,

    xcelin xcelin Nov 5, 2014 1:26 PM in response to Shellytrep
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    Nov 5, 2014 1:26 PM in response to Shellytrep

    So does actually anyone know how to change it ???

  • by Zoroo84,Helpful

    Zoroo84 Zoroo84 Nov 7, 2014 12:08 PM in response to xcelin
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    Nov 7, 2014 12:08 PM in response to xcelin

    Yes, how to change it? In Settings > iCloud > Account > Keychain I do  not have any option to change and my security code always go to a number that i do not have anymore...

  • by dusanp83,Helpful

    dusanp83 dusanp83 Nov 8, 2014 11:50 AM in response to Shellytrep
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    Nov 8, 2014 11:50 AM in response to Shellytrep

    Hi everyone,

     

    I just have same problem, but i found a solution....

     

    On iOS go to Settings > iCloud > Keychain and tap to button to disable iCloud Keychain. (you will be asked to delete or keep passwords on device) i chose delete....

     

    Then enable it again and in pop-up chose Reset iCloud Keychain, on confirmation pop-up chose Reset

     

    In new pop-up  Use iPhone Passcode as iCloud Security Code? chose Use Passcode

     

    Enter your passcode (4 digit) and then chose country and your new phone number

     

    And done!


    I just changed my number on Iphone 4, 7.1.2

  • by Ahhmt,

    Ahhmt Ahhmt Nov 17, 2014 10:19 PM in response to dusanp83
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    Nov 17, 2014 10:19 PM in response to dusanp83

    This worked for me.  Although, to "Reset iCloud Keychain," I assumed meant to clear the data and essentially set up a new, blank Keychain.  Not so.  Strangely, after essentially bypassing the security regimen, setting a new passcode and verification number, I see my cards, passwords and other data have been restored.  Maybe it's all about the iCloud account and that master password.  Or maybe it's a bug.  With Apple, we'll never know.

  • by solomani,Helpful

    solomani solomani Nov 20, 2014 8:04 PM in response to Shellytrep
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    Nov 20, 2014 8:04 PM in response to Shellytrep

    I am stuck as well.  My  keychain keeps trying to send a verifcation to a phone I no longer have access to (moved countries).  Even if I put my access code in. 

     

    How can I change this under OS X Yosemite?  I have changed it online already but doesn't seem to have any relation to my iMac.

  • by Ahhmt,

    Ahhmt Ahhmt Nov 20, 2014 10:00 PM in response to solomani
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    Nov 20, 2014 10:00 PM in response to solomani

    dusanp83's solution worked for me.  maybe give that a try?

  • by Zoroo84,

    Zoroo84 Zoroo84 Nov 20, 2014 11:59 PM in response to dusanp83
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    Windows Software
    Nov 20, 2014 11:59 PM in response to dusanp83

    "On iOS go to Settings > iCloud > Keychain and tap to button to disable iCloud Keychain. (you will be asked to delete or keep passwords on device) i chose delete...."


    I will NOT be asked and cannot delete unfortunately. Using iphone 6 IOS 8.1.1. Any further solution?

  • by solomani,

    solomani solomani Nov 21, 2014 11:49 PM in response to Ahhmt
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    Nov 21, 2014 11:49 PM in response to Ahhmt

    >dusanp83's solution worked for me.  maybe give that a try?

     

    No good because all my devices are already off, so turning it off is not an option and if I turn it on it asks for my code and then sends an SMS to my old phone.

  • by Ahhmt,Helpful

    Ahhmt Ahhmt Nov 24, 2014 7:14 AM in response to solomani
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    Nov 24, 2014 7:14 AM in response to solomani

    I think you may still get it to work. If I recall correctly it's when you are asked to enter the code, below the boxes where your code would normally go, there's a "Forgot code" option or something to that effect.  When you click that, I think you'll be given the option to reset.

  • by solomani,Helpful

    solomani solomani Nov 24, 2014 2:46 PM in response to Ahhmt
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    Mac OS X
    Nov 24, 2014 2:46 PM in response to Ahhmt

    Ahhmt!  You are the winner!  Thanks for that, finally got it all working now after hitting my head against a brick wall the last few weeks trying to change that phone number.  Thank you.

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