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how do i verify icloud keychain without access to old mobile

I replaced my iphone, and changed my number - apple have the old number hardwired into my iCloud account. My phone keeps asking me to verify my icloud keychain - I cant get text on my old phone, and it won't accept my security code without it. Any ideas how to do fix this online?

Posted on Oct 11, 2015 1:54 PM

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Oct 11, 2015 2:10 PM in response to RodCarr

IM assuming you are trying to enable iCloud in settings and enable the keychain.

the keychain password may be different than your iCloud password if you are able to log into iCloud on your phone. Most people might use their 4 digit device password they used at that time to unlock the phone or the last 4 digits of their phone number or social security number. So it its different try to think of that 4 digit number you might have used. Even if you can log into iCloud Im not sure there is a way to recover a keychain password without a Trusted device unless you have a Mac as well.


YOu you can easily reset keychain in the Mac system preferences.


IF it's not accepting your Apple ID:


Did you enable two factor authentication?


If so it may be impossible without access to a "trusted device".


If... You can somehow log into https://appleid.apple.com/ you can change your info there.


IF you did not enable two factor authentication you just need your Apple ID and password.


IF you did enable two factor authentication you will need one of three things Besides the ID and password. Access to a trusted device, access to a device that has cookies stored that has logged in to https://appleid.apple.com/ or you need the recovery key that you were provided with when you enabled two factor authentication.


IF none of the previous options work I don't believe there is any way to resolve the issue.

Oct 28, 2015 1:34 PM in response to RodCarr

Do you have all your Safari Passwords & Credit Cards in this device already? If so, you can Reset your iCloud Keychain and set up a new iCloud Security Code (which you have forgot) and a phone number (which you don't have anymore).


To do so, go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Keychain > Use iCloud Security Code > Forgot Code? > Reset iCloud Keychain > Enter new iCloud Security Code > Enter new phone # and you're all set. Your local Safari Passwords & Credit Cards will then get re-uploaded.



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