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- In Settings, tap your name, then tap Sign-in & Security. You might need to enter your Apple ID password. Tap Account Recovery. Tap Recovery Key, turn on Recovery Key, then tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode. Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place.
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Mar 9, 2022 · 1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security. You might need to enter your Apple ID password. 2. Tap Recovery Key. 3. Slide to turn on Recovery Key. 4. Tap Use Recovery Key and enter your device passcode. 5. Write down your recovery key and keep it in a safe place. 6. Confirm your recovery key by entering it on the next screen.
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- Improve your Apple ID security with a recovery key
- Set up a recovery key for your Apple ID
- Use a recovery key
- Turn off recovery key
- Recovery key and Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
A recovery key is an optional security feature that helps improve the security of your Apple ID account. If you lose access to your account, you can use your recovery key to reset your password and regain access.
A recovery key is an randomly generated 28-character code that helps improve the security of your Apple ID account by giving you more control over resetting your password to regain access to your account.
•When you set up a recovery key, you turn off Apple's standard account recovery process.
•Instead, access to a trusted device or your recovery key will be required to reset your Apple ID password and sign in to your account if you ever lose access.
This gives you more control of your account recovery methods and can help prevent an attacker from gaining access to and taking control of your account. However, if you lose your recovery key and can’t access one of your trusted devices, you'll be locked out of your account permanently.
You can generate a recovery key on a trusted device signed in with your Apple ID. After you generate a recovery key, you can also follow these steps to update your recovery key and generate a new one.
When you generate a recovery key, print a copy or write it down. Keep it in a safe place, so that you always have access to your Apple ID. You can give a copy of your recovery key to a family member, or keep copies in more than one place.
•To change your Apple ID password, you need a trusted device (with a passcode or password) or your recovery key.
•If you don't have access to a trusted device or you're locked out of your Apple ID, you need to provide your recovery key to reset your password and regain access to your account.
If you decide to stop using a recovery key, follow the steps above on your device and turn off recovery key. When you do, you can use account recovery to regain access to your Apple ID.
When you turn on Advanced Data Protection for iCloud, the majority of your iCloud data uses end-to-end encryption — which means that Apple doesn't have the encryption keys needed to help you recover that data. Therefore, you need to set up at least one alternative recovery method — either a recovery key or a recovery contact.
If you use Advanced Data Protection and set up both a recovery key and a recovery contact, you can use either your recovery key or recovery contact to regain access to your account.
Learn more about Advanced Data Protection for iCloud
Learn more about recovery contacts
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Mar 12, 2024 · If your iPhone is stuck in recovery mode, try force restarting it. If that doesn’t work, repeat the iTunes reset process or contact Apple Support for further assistance. Summary. Backup your iPhone. Update iTunes or Finder. Connect your iPhone to your computer. Enter recovery mode. Restore your iPhone. Conclusion. Performing an iTunes reset ...
Apr 18, 2018 · How to generate a new iCloud recovery key. Go to appleid.apple.com from any web browser. Click on Manage your Apple ID. Sign in with your Apple ID on the next screen in order to continue. Choose one of the methods to verify your identity. Enter the verification code that was sent to one of your trusted devices or by text message in order to ...
Mar 26, 2024 · In some cases, you might be able to speed up the account recovery process or reset your password immediately by verifying a six-digit code sent to your primary email address. You might also be able to shorten the wait time by providing credit-card details to confirm your identity. If you’re given this option, an authorization request goes to ...
Oct 21, 2021 · Tap your name. Choose Password & Security. Tap Account Recovery. Now you can turn on Recovery Key and add a Recovery Contact (latter requires them to be at least 13 years old and...
