maysamsh
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Q: Trouble with Keychain activation code

iCloud Keychain on both MacBook and iPhone ask for a code that is sent to a phone number which I don't have access to it anymore. How can I active them? iPhone 6, iOS 9.3 MacBook Pro late2011, OSX 10.11.4

MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10), iPhone 6. iPod Nano 2nd Generation

Posted on Mar 24, 2016 1:55 AM

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Q: Trouble with Keychain activation code

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Mar 25, 2016 2:02 PM in response to maysamsh
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    Mar 25, 2016 2:02 PM in response to maysamsh

    Hello there, maysamsh.

     

     

     

    It seems you're having an issue where you need to receive an activation code for iCloud Keychain and no longer have access to another registered device. The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great recommendations:

     

     

     

    Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain

     

     

     

    How can I set up additional devices to use iCloud Keychain?

    Set up iCloud Keychain for each device that you want to add. When you turn on iCloud Keychain on an additional device, your other devices that use iCloud Keychain receive a notification requesting approval for the additional device. After you approve the additional device, your iCloud Keychain automatically begins updating on that device.

    How do I set up iCloud Keychain on a new device without another device to approve from?

    If you can't access any of your other devices that are using iCloud Keychain, you can still set up iCloud Keychain on another device if you have these items:

    • Your iCloud Security Code
    • The device that is using the SMS-capable phone number you provided when you first set up iCloud Keychain. A verification code is sent via SMS to this phone number. If you can't access this number, contact Apple Support, who can verify your identity, so that you can complete setup on your new device.

    After you complete the setup, your iCloud Keychain will be pushed from the cloud to the new device.

     

     

    Thanks for being a part of Apple Support Communities.

     

     

     

    Cheers.