Similarly, if you're still logged in to a device with your Apple Account, you can go to Settings > [Your Name] > Sign-In & ...

He shouldn't have needed the Recovery Key. The only thing Apple says about an account being compromised is that you need to reset your Apple ID password. And it says nothing about needing a ...

(Image credit: Apple) 8. You should now be able to view your 28-character Apple ID recovery key. Take your time and write it down/save it in a safe space.Once you've done that, go ahead and tap on ...

The Recovery Key works at a “cold” startup after your Mac has been shut down when you’re prompted to log into an account that you’ve enabled for FileVault access.

When you enable FileVault, macOS generates a Recovery Key that provides last-ditch access if account-based access fails. You can either retain that key privately or store it securely in iCloud ...

Like Microsoft, Apple lets you store a backup of your recovery key in your iCloud account. But in Apple’s case, it’s an option. When you set up a Mac for the first time, ...