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want 2 use iCloud Keychain without cell phone--H O W?
is it necessary to have a confirmation in the form of a text??
if not--they can use my home land line-----thanks Kasha
Message was edited by: KashaBAsheville
Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4), added 16 gigs ram & repaired
this is Kasha ---found how to edit my question under options gear--top right
thanks again kb
You could use a phone number capable of receiving sms owned by a trusted friend or family member, or you could try the approach discussed at the bottom of this article: iCloud Keychain availability by country.
You can use a security code instead of SMS verification:
Devices using iOS 7.0.3 or later
- Go to Settings > iCloud > Keychain.
- Enter your Apple ID password.
- When asked if you want to use your device passcode as the iCloud Security Code, tap Create Different Code.
- Tap Advanced Options, then choose one of these options:
- Get a Random Security Code.
- Don't Create Security Code. Choosing not to create an iCloud Security Code means that your iCloud Keychain is stored only locally on your device and updates only across your approved devices, not with Apple's servers.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup of iCloud Keychain.
Macs using OS X Mavericks v10.9 or later
- Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then select Keychain.
- Enter your Apple ID password.
- Click Advanced, then choose one of these two options:
- Get a Random Security Code.
- Don't Create Security Code. Choosing not to create an iCloud Security Code means that your iCloud Keychain is stored only locally on your Mac and updates only across your approved devices, not with Apple's servers.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup of iCloud Keychain.
iCloud Keychain
