How to Configure Account Recovery on iPhone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Tested on
- iOS 18.4 - iPhone 15 Pro
- You will need
- Apple ID with two-factor authentication enabled, trusted contacts with Apple devices
Step by step
Access your Apple ID security settings
Open the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap your name at the top of the menu, then select Login & Security to view your account protection options.
Designate a Recovery Contact
Tap Account Recovery and select Add Recovery Contact. Choose a trusted friend or family member from your contacts who also uses an Apple device.
Note: The chosen contact must be running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.Confirm the recovery invitation
Send the automatically generated invitation to your contact via Messages. They must accept the request from their own device settings to finalize the link.
Generate a Recovery Key
Return to the Account Recovery menu and select Recovery Key. Toggle the switch to On and select Use Recovery Key to begin the generation process.
Note: A Recovery Key is a randomly generated 28-character code that provides the ultimate way to reset your password.Store your Recovery Key securely
Note the 28-character key exactly as displayed. You must enter this key on the next screen to verify that you have saved it, then tap Done to activate.
Note: Do not store this key on your device. Write it down and keep it in a secure physical location.