iCloud Keychain is Apple's approach to managing passwords effortlessly across both iOS and OS X. After you've set it up, all your passwords and credit card information is immediately synced securely across your devices. When adding a new device or replacing one, you'll need to verify with either a security code or phone number. So what if you forget or lose your security code? As it turns out, all is not lost. As long as you know your iCloud password and you're running iOS 8 or higher, you can easily reset it!
How to reset your iCloud Keychain security code in iOS 8
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 8 or higher.
- Tap on iCloud.
- Tap on Keychain.
- Enter your iCloud password if prompted.
- Tap on Advanced.
- Tap on Change Security Code.
- Type in a new code.
- You can also tap on Advanced Options in order to choose a more complex code or have one generated for you if you choose.
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Forgot your iCloud Keychain security code? Here's how to change it!
Great tip! I couldn't confidently remember my iCloud pin when I got my new phone. I was able to confirm via my iPad with iTunes password (I think) but I was worried that I would have to deal with that passcode in the future. Now I know how.
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this video will show you how to easily recover/change restrictions passcode on iphone.
https://youtu.be/VQxoBsQ6lm8
Thanks for the article! However, I click on "Keychain" but do not see an "Advanced" button at the bottom as seen in your screenshot. What next?
I have tried everything, I can't get my Keychain to work. Is anyone else having this problem?
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My iPad keeps asking for my iCloud password and I have put in every password I've ever used and it keeps coming up wrong password, my Apple ID password will not work either, now what?
This did not help me a bit - I do not get an Advanced when I open KeyChain.
I forgot my MacBook pin code but I know my iCloud use Name and password how can I do reset the pin code