iCloud security code full solution : Expert Opinion

For an Apple user, the most important factor is iCloud. There the safety code means a lot to an Apple user. And there are such common problems that every Apple user faces. Here we have explained in a bite-size chunk on iCloud security code. So, why late? Give a look-

I-cloud security code: Why it is important?

A storage system is like your house where you store your important documents and products. So, here in the cloud system of this modern era, you can store anything in your iphone. To make the storage safe, security code works as an authorization checker. If anyone gets to know that code, he/she can access easily. That's why Apple put a strong focus on this.

How to set a strong security code?

It is to some extent, impossible to break the lock of iCloud. But it is not beyond the capacity. So, it won’t be wise to give a chance to anyone. You must put a complex security code. There is a fixed strategy. But simply to say, wisest people follow a combination of different characteristics for the iCloud security code. Let’s see what the way is- 

• Don’t give any information about you as security the code as it is easy to guess. 
• Don’t give anyone’s name.
• Try the letter with big and smaller case.
• Put numbers in the code
• Set also characters like (! #, % etc.)

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When will you need to reset a security code?

If you enter your security code for too many times, the device will be disabled. You won’t be able to run that device until you recover that device. To recover that device you can take help from your other Apple device with the same iCloud key chain. Let's see how to set the new security code.

How to set a new code in your iphone?

So, your concern is now about setting the code into your i-phone. That’s not so much complex. Let’s check-

• Tap the settings option.
• Tap the profile that you saved on your name.
• Go to iCloud option.
• Then go to the keychain. 
• Here go to advanced option.
• Tape there the option ‘change security code’.
• Then put Apple security code after it asked.
• Now, enter the new security code

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If you are using iOS 10.2 or previous version, then go for below.

• There will be no option for the keychain.
• Directly set new code after tapping iCloud option.
• Have to enter the old code before setting the new one. 

So, here your new security code has been placed successfully.

How to set a new code in your Mac(OS X Yosemite or later)

If you are a Mac user, you will have to follow the below instructions to change the security code. 

• At first, go to the Apple menu.
• Then go to system preference and there you will found iCloud.
• There go for keychain in the options.
• Tap ‘change security code’.
• Give your previous code when asks.
• Then set your new security code. 

Here in your Mac new security code has been placed successfully. 

What to do with a device with disabled iCloud?

Therefore, you have set the new password in a device where you have access. But why you have done this? To enter into a device what you have disabled. For that, you have to follow simple steps. These things have been given below:

For i-phone or i-pad: 

• Tap the settings.
• Go to your profile(Your name)
• Go to iCloud.
• Then go to the keychain.
• Slide the keychain and turn the slide on.

If you are using iOS 10.2 or earlier, the process will be much easier.

• Tap the settings.
• Open the iCloud.

That’s all that you have to do for i-phone or i-cloud.

For Mac: 

If you are a Mac user, follow the below instructions. 

• Select the Apple menu.
• And then choose system preferences.
• Tap on the iCloud.
• Then choose the keychain.

That’s all for a Mac user.

Actually after this what happens that a request is sent automatically to your approved device. Therefore, a request message pops up into your approved device where you have recently changed the security code. You have to approve that notification message. After this approval, your required device has been added to the iCloud keychain. 

What to do to reset security code in your device?- Where you can’t access! 

But if fail to access any device that has your iCloud Keychain, you have to go for a fully different process. Let's have a look at that!

For i-phone, i-pad or i-touch:

• At first tap settings.
• Go to your profile(Your name)
• Go to iCloud.
• Turn the iCloud Keychain on.

But if you are an iOS 10.2 or earlier version user, you will have to go for below.

• After tapping settings you will find iCloud. 

Then your device will require your ID password. There will be two-step verification. If you are using this, you don't need to worry. Using two-step verification you can reset the security code. But if you don’t use verification system, tap for forgetting the code. Then what to do? I have explained below-

• Tap for reset keychain and replace your keychain from the device.
• Tap reset again to confirm.
• Now there will be steps that you have to follow to create a new iCloud code.

For Mac

If you are using Mac with OS X Yosemite, you should follow the below steps.

• Select Apple menu.
• Then go to system preferences.
• Tap iCloud and then Keychain.
• Here you will be asked to give your Apple ID password.
• Then tap for user code.
• Select forget the code and enter the iCloud security code.
• Click reset keychain so that it can replace your keychain from the device.
• Tap Reset to confirm.
• Now set up the new security code by following the onscreen process. 

Final Words

Therefore, you know now everything about iCloud security code. You know how to set code in the accessible device or un-accessible device.


But never share your password with anyone and obviously set a strong code. Best of luck to you!