THE SUN
AN IPHONE “key” can save you from a hacking catastrophe – and that’s not all.
Once you unlock it, the “key” also has the power to get you back into your account if you ever lock your
It’s called an Apple Recovery Key and it’s designed to boost your security.
You can generate a Recovery Key for free, and it only takes a few seconds on your iPhone.
The Recovery Key is a totally random 28-character code that you’re supposed to keep in a safe place.
“For additional control over your account security, you have the option to generate a recovery key that helps you reset your account password or regain access to your Apple ID,” Apple said.
self out.
“You can reset your account password by either entering your recovery key or using another device already signed in with your Apple ID.
“To ensure you have access to your account, you are personally responsible for maintaining access to the recovery key and your trusted devices.”
If you create a Recovery Key, the normal Account Recovery process is switched off.
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