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Hi,
I have a question. I have enabled 2FA on my Apple ID.
The question is: let's assume that I lost all the Apple devices and I don't have access to phone number.
How can I login to my Apple ID ?
I know username and password (and recovery code). The only problem is bypassing 2FA.
As mentioned, if you create a 28 character recovery key, you can always recover access to your AppleID. Just don’t loose the key as without it, there is no possibility of account recovery. Apple can do nothing to help in a case of a lost or forgotten account recovery key.
As mentioned, if you create a 28 character recovery key, you can always recover access to your AppleID. Just don’t loose the key as without it, there is no possibility of account recovery. Apple can do nothing to help in a case of a lost or forgotten account recovery key.
Hi maver1ckpl,
Welcome to the Apple Community.
Re: How can I login to my Apple ID ?
You might want to view this discussion thread on a similar topic, as it provides one answer:
Apple ID with no access to trusted device - Apple Community
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More info:
Apple has a support page about the recovery key.
The recovery key is in "Settings > your name > Password Security" if you have set one up on your iPhone)
(On Mac, it's in System Preferences ... see the support page below) for details
If you haven't set one up, you may have the option to generate a recovery key to help improve account security.
How to generate a recovery key - Apple Support
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OR
Learn more about using account recovery instead of a recovery key.
Eg: Apple's article (link below) says:
"If you use two-factor authentication and can’t sign in or reset your password,
you can regain access after an account recovery waiting period.
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 authorisation request goes to the card issuer."
Complete article: How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple ID password – Apple Support
All the best :-)
Setup a backup SMS or voice telephone number. See -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
If in the USA a Google voice number works great as a backup trusted telephone number to receive codes if needed.
“Trusted phone numbers
A trusted phone number is a number that can be used to receive verification codes by text message or automated phone call. You must verify at least one trusted phone number to enroll in two-factor authentication.
You should also consider verifying an additional phone number you can access, such as a home phone, or a number used by a family member or close friend. You can use this number if you temporarily can't access your primary number or your own devices.”
Let's assume I set my wife number.
Then in case of fire in my house (for example) I can still be locked out.
I'm looking for solution when my own knowledge and some external tools like 1password gives me possibility to login into Apple account. Other cloud services gives you possibility to generate backup codes for this reason.
AppleID disaster recovery
