How to Change Your iCloud Security Code Verification Number on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap iCloud., Tap your Apple ID., Tap Password & Security., Tap Add a Trusted Phone Number., Enter a phone number., Select a verification method., Tap Send., Enter the verification code you received., Tap...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
It's a gray app icon that contains an image of sprockets; it is usually found on one of your home screens.
If you can't find it on your home screen, it may be in a Utilities folder. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap iCloud.
It’s at the top of the fourth section of the settings menu (below "Privacy").
If you have not already signed into iCloud from your iPhone, enter your Apple ID and password. , It's the first section at the top of the menu. , It's the second selection in the menu. , It's in the third section of the menu.
If this option does not appear, you will need to turn on Two Factor Authentication in the second section of the menu.
Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the process. , Type in the verification phone number you'd like to change to. , Tap either Text Message or Phone Call to select how you want to receive the code that verifies the new phone number. , It's in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
A dialog box where you'll enter a six-digit verification code will open on your iPhone.
The six-digit code will be sent to the supplied phone number by either text or phone call. , The new phone number will appear in the list of trusted phone numbers. , This is the phone number that you want to change from. ,, You've now changed the phone number that will be used to verify your iCloud identity.
Future security notices and verification codes will be sent to the new number you entered. -
Step 3: Tap your Apple ID.
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Step 4: Tap Password & Security.
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Step 5: Tap Add a Trusted Phone Number.
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Step 6: Enter a phone number.
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Step 7: Select a verification method.
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Step 8: Tap Send.
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Step 9: Enter the verification code you received.
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Step 10: Tap the old phone number.
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Step 11: Tap Remove Phone Number.
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Step 12: Tap Remove.
Detailed Guide
It's a gray app icon that contains an image of sprockets; it is usually found on one of your home screens.
If you can't find it on your home screen, it may be in a Utilities folder.
It’s at the top of the fourth section of the settings menu (below "Privacy").
If you have not already signed into iCloud from your iPhone, enter your Apple ID and password. , It's the first section at the top of the menu. , It's the second selection in the menu. , It's in the third section of the menu.
If this option does not appear, you will need to turn on Two Factor Authentication in the second section of the menu.
Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the process. , Type in the verification phone number you'd like to change to. , Tap either Text Message or Phone Call to select how you want to receive the code that verifies the new phone number. , It's in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
A dialog box where you'll enter a six-digit verification code will open on your iPhone.
The six-digit code will be sent to the supplied phone number by either text or phone call. , The new phone number will appear in the list of trusted phone numbers. , This is the phone number that you want to change from. ,, You've now changed the phone number that will be used to verify your iCloud identity.
Future security notices and verification codes will be sent to the new number you entered.
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