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I created a new test user account in Mac OS Mojave 10.14 , in the upcoming steps it prompted to turn on iCloud Keychain ( the exact message was turn on iCloud Keychain in system preferences to edit home users and accessories on all of your devices ) the box of keychain is unchecked so how set it up .

macOS High Sierra (10.13.5)

Posted on Sep 26, 2018 8:14 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2018 5:50 AM

I signed out from the test user account and then again signed in with my first user account - opened system preferences - iCloud and generated a new iCloud Keychain verification code again , see the steps .

How to change iCloud Keychain security code from old one to new one .

( a ) Open system preferences > iCloud > the box for keychain is checked , click on options , click on change security code .

( b ) Click on security code > enter new code in the fields and click on next , you have to enter the new code for the second time and click on next .

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In the next window the country code is written , enter your trusted mobile number …….and click on done .

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Again enter your Apple ID password to update your account settings and click on ok , hence the code is changed .

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Then again entered in the new test user account , then typed the code in the field , a text messaged was received on the trusted number , the account was set .

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Sep 30, 2018 5:50 AM in response to tygb

I signed out from the test user account and then again signed in with my first user account - opened system preferences - iCloud and generated a new iCloud Keychain verification code again , see the steps .

How to change iCloud Keychain security code from old one to new one .

( a ) Open system preferences > iCloud > the box for keychain is checked , click on options , click on change security code .

( b ) Click on security code > enter new code in the fields and click on next , you have to enter the new code for the second time and click on next .

User uploaded file

In the next window the country code is written , enter your trusted mobile number …….and click on done .

User uploaded file

Again enter your Apple ID password to update your account settings and click on ok , hence the code is changed .

User uploaded file

Then again entered in the new test user account , then typed the code in the field , a text messaged was received on the trusted number , the account was set .

Sep 27, 2018 11:24 AM in response to Joseph_S.

Create a new user account in users and groups by clicking on plus sign , name an account and enter its password .

Take cursor on apple logo and log out from your old user account and then enter the credentials name and password on the screen of your new user account .

( a )The window is showing data and privacy , click on continue and sign in with your Apple ID ( fill up the credentials ) and click on continue .

( b ) Again enter your Apple ID and password and click on continue .

( c ) A prompt will appear on the screen use two factor authentication ( its optional you can uncheck the box and click on continue ) .

( d ) A pop up window will appear do not upgrade Apple ID security and upgrade iCloud security , so click on do not upgrade .

( e ) A small circle will be rotating , setting up account will be shown , wait for a while and options will be shown would you like to set up iCloud Keychain ( 1 ) set up iCloud Keychain ( 2 ) set up later , you can click on set up later and click on continue .

( f ) A window will appear showing enable ask Siri , keep the box checked and click on continue .

( g ) Another window will appear all your files in iCloud stores files from documents and desktop in iCloud Drive , so check the box of it and click on continue .It will show setting up your Mac , three right check marks will be shown .

( h ) Open system preferences and click on accessibility > trackpad options , check the boxes of scrolling with inertia and enable dragging with three finger drag and click on ok ( as drag and drop feature always help a user in every way ) .

( I ) Again in the system preferences > click on I cloud you will see the box of keychain is unchecked , so check the box of it after a while a prompt will appear enter you Apple ID password to set up iCloud Keychain so fill up the password and click on ok .

( j ) Again a pop up window will appear to set up iCloud keychain on this Mac , request approval from one of your other devices using iCloud Keychain .( 1 ) use code ( 2 ) cancel ( 3 ) request approval , so click on use code .

Now , I don't remember the code how to proceed .

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