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verification codes

please i did an ID reset and it took two weeks to go ahead to reset it. i have reset my password and i am trying to log my ID on the new phone i got as my old phone was stolen. it said codes could not be sent to my trusted phone number at the time that i could try agin. i signed in through web added two new trusted numbers and the same thing is happening. i am frustrated as i do not have access to funds or anything at the moment this is draining is there anyone who could help. my macbook on the other hand i cannot access as i have forgotten its password and i do not want to go through the recover account process as i am tired and have access to nothing

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You can also get a text message or phone call from Apple.

Follow the steps, mentioned in the related article:

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If you don’t have a trusted device handy, you can have a verification code sent to your trusted phone number as a text message or phone call.


  1. Select “Didn’t Get a Code?” or “Can’t get to your devices?” on the verification code screen.
  2. Choose to have the code sent to your trusted phone number.
  3. You’ll get a text message or phone call from Apple with your verification code. If you use the Unknown Senders filtering in the Messages app, check there for your verification code.

4 .Enter the code on your other device to complete sign in.

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copied from: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support