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How to regain iCloud access without email or old phone number?

I am currently Logged out of my iCloud after resetting my phone and I have no access to my email or old phone number the email is somehow connected to. It is sending steps to my email, which I have no way of logging into on any device, as it uses two factor verification. It sends a code to my old phone number, which I have zero access to and I do not understand why it does not use my current phone number. I created a new Apple email(I was using google before), and that is how I am using my phone currently. I still have no access to any of my apps that are very important for work, my bank, and other things as it won’t allow me to log into these things without sending an email code to an email that no device is logged into.


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Original Title: iCloud login issues

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I'm afraid, starting the Account Recovery process is the only way to go:


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Where to start account recovery


  • Safari — Using a device with iOS 17 or later or macOS 27 or later, go to iforgot.apple.com using Safari and follow the instructions. When possible, the website redirects you to a trusted device to change your password.
  • The Support App — You can use the Support App on a borrowed device or a device at the Apple Store. Open the Support app, scroll to Support Tools, select Reset Password, and then select “Help Someone Else.” The information that you enter won’t be stored on the borrowed device.

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copied from: If you forgot your password and can’t sign in to your Apple Account - Apple Support


After you have started the process, have a look at this article:

What to expect during account recovery - Apple Support