How to reset my keychain passcode
Im trying to set up my new iPhone 7 but I've forgot my keychain passcode how do I reset it
iPhone 6, iOS 10.2
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Hello Cordna,
Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. The good news is the following steps will be helpful in resolving your issue of setting up your new iPhone 7 and being able to access your iCloud Keychain:
Get help using iCloud Keychain
Cheers!
Thanks for that info and choosing the Apple Support Communities. The good news is the following steps will be helpful in resolving your issue of setting up your new iPhone 7 and being able to access your iCloud Keychain:
If you forgot your iCloud Security Code
If you forgot your iCloud Security Code, you can reset it if you can access one of your devices that has iCloud Keychain enabled.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 8 or later:
- Tap Settings > iCloud > Keychain > Advanced.
- Tap Change Security Code.
- Enter your Apple ID password when asked.
- Enter a new iCloud Security Code.
On your Mac:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then click Options. (In OS X Mavericks or earlier, click iCloud, then click Account Details.)
- Click Change Security Code to set a new iCloud Security Code.
If you can't access a device that has iCloud Keychain enabled, you can complete setup by resetting iCloud Keychain on the device:
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 8 or later:
- Tap Settings > iCloud > Keychain > Advanced.
- Tap Approve with Security Code.
- When asked to enter your iCloud Security Code, tap Forgot Code.
- Tap Reset iCloud Keychain to replace your iCloud Keychain in the cloud with the iCloud Keychain items on your device.
- Tap Reset to confirm. You'll be asked to create a new iCloud Security Code.
On your Mac:
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then select Keychain.
- When asked to enter your iCloud Security Code, click Forgot Code.
- Click Reset Keychain to replace your iCloud Keychain in the cloud with the iCloud Keychain items on your Mac.
- Click Reset to confirm. You'll be asked to create a new iCloud Security Code.
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Cheers!