Knowing the Apple ID email address and the trusted phone number are a base requirement to start account recovery. You don't need access to number, just need to know what it is. Without it, yeah ... make a new account. Answer from Borplesnoots on reddit.com
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Apple Community
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Apple ID Account Recovery without Trusted Phone Number
February 4, 2021 - We verify your identity exclusively using your password and verification codes sent to your trusted devices and phone numbers. When you enroll in two-factor authentication, we keep your old security questions on file for two weeks in case you need to return your account to its previous security settings. After that, they're deleted. Can Apple Support help me regain access to my account? Apple Support can answer your questions about the account recovery process, but can't verify your identity or expedite the process in any way.
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r/applehelp on Reddit: Can't understand how to recover my Apple ID without my old phone number?
December 28, 2022 -

Basically, the title.

I admit I am a very infrequent Apple user and I only have an iPad I bought some time in 2019. Back then I registered an Apple ID / iCloud account, but never really used it as I mostly use Google ecosystem.

Well, long story short, I logged out of this account on my iPad for the first time in 3 years and now when I am trying to log in again on the same device I am asked for a phone number with only last 2 digits shown. The problem is that I moved a few times and I have absolutely no idea what this number may be.

I have access to the e-mail, the account is registered to my legal name, I can look my apple ID up by using the name and e-mail, I remember my password (!), but I can't log into this account again because I don't remember the phone number and I can't find how to start the account recovery process - every time I try to go to some iforget... page, I end up with the same prompt for the phone number that I don't have with no other options suggested.

What should I do? Nothing really of value in that account, so I can probably just create a new one, but still... Am I missing something here?

Thanks!

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Forgot phone number for Apple ID - Apple Community
Sign in with your Apple ID. Go to the Security section and click Edit. If you want to add a phone number, click Add a Trusted Phone Number and enter the phone number. Choose to verify the number with a text message or automated phone call, and click Continue. To remove a trusted phone number, click x icon next to the phone number you want to remove. Update your trusted phone number through account recovery... More on discussions.apple.com
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January 12, 2021
How reset password of Apple ID account without phone number?
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iCloud account recovery without old phone number or email
The post by shoeluvr13 at this ... account recovery with new phone nu… - Apple Community · You should consider making sure you have multiple trusted devices and telephone numbers (ask a friend or a relative). You may also wish to read the articles 'Two-factor authentication for Apple ID' ( Two-factor ... More on discussions.apple.com
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December 31, 2024
Apple ID recovery without old phone number - Apple Community
Recovering iCloud account without my trusted phone number AND device I haven't used my first iCloud for like 5 years now but I still know the password. When I tried logging in, it said I need my old phone number which I am not using. So I typed my old phone but I couldn't get the code and I don't use my old iPhone where I created my iCloud acc. How can I open or recover my old iCloud? 9382 1 · How to access old Apple ID ... More on discussions.apple.com
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Apple Support
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How to use account recovery when you can’t reset your Apple Account password - Apple Support
September 15, 2025 - You can also see how long it will be until your account is ready for recovery, or when more information will be available. Go to iforgot.apple.com and enter the same Apple Account email address or phone number that you used to initiate the request.
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Apple Support
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If you forgot your Apple Account primary email address or phone number - Apple Support
1 month ago - If you can’t remember what you use to sign in, try to sign in with an email address or phone number that you regularly use for Apple services. Check if you’re signed in on your device. Or check if you’re signed in to Apple apps or services · Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security.
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Recover AppleID - no phone, no password | Mac-Forums | Fix Mac iPhone iPad | Buying Tips | iOS OS Help
June 27, 2023 - Whatever: Google "Call Apple Support" - you get this: Choose your country and that will give you the telephone number you need. Ian ... You can also go to apple.com and will be redirected to the local Apple website for where you are. Click on "Support" on the menu bar and look for how to contact ...
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JustAnswer
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How to Recover Your Apple ID Password Without Your Old Phone Number - Expert Q&A
Users often forget Apple ID passwords and lose access to recovery phone numbers or trusted devices. To reset your Apple ID password without the old phone number, start by visiting iforgot.apple.com. Use your email address linked to the Apple ...
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Apple Community
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Forgot phone number for Apple ID - Apple Community
January 12, 2021 - Sign in with your Apple ID. Go to the Security section and click Edit. If you want to add a phone number, click Add a Trusted Phone Number and enter the phone number. Choose to verify the number with a text message or automated phone call, and click Continue. To remove a trusted phone number, click x icon next to the phone number you want to remove. Update your trusted phone number through account recovery...
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Apple ID recover without phone number and recovery key. ...
Apple’s two-factor authentication requires verification via trusted devices or phone numbers. Without these, initiate account recovery at iforgot.apple.com, providing as much account information as possible.
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How can someone reset their Apple ID password if they no longer have access to the old email address or phone number linked to their account? - Quora
Answer: If they don’t have access to the phone number but still know the phone number they can reset the password by using an account recovery tool on the Apple website and providing a new phone number, that’s how I recovered my account
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Apple Community
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Reset Apple Account Password without the … - Apple Community
In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key. Go to the Security section and click Edit. Remove the device you no longer wish to use to verify your identity. If you have additional devices with Find My iPhone enabled, you can verify them as trusted devices. You can also add additional trusted phone numbers.
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Apple Community
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iCloud account recovery without old phone number or email
December 31, 2024 - If you can’t sign in, get access a trusted device, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. This article explains how to recover your Apple ID after a waiting period - How to use account recovery when you can’t ...
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Apple Support
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If you forgot your Apple Account password - Apple Support
Scroll down to Support Tools, then tap Reset Password. Tap “Help Someone Else”. Enter your Apple Account email address or phone number.
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Apple Community
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Apple ID recovery without old phone number - Apple Community
March 31, 2022 - then the only thing that you can do is go into account recovery. You can do it from the device or you can go to iforgot.apple.com and you will have to type in your Apple ID then the OLD phone number because that is the phone number associated with your Apple ID.
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Apple Support
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Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support
If you forget your Apple Account password or get locked out of your account, just follow the steps on your device to share the onscreen instructions with your recovery contact in-person or on the phone. Your recovery contact then shares a six-digit code that you enter on your device. After your identity is confirmed, you can reset your Apple Account password.
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Use Apple ID Account Recovery Without Trusted Phone Number - The Mac Observer
September 18, 2025 - If you’re planning to use the iforgot.apple.com website, follow the step-by-step procedures below to recover your Apple ID password especially if you can’t use the phone number associated with it anymore.
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[Latest] How to Unlock Apple ID without Phone Number - iMobie
August 12, 2024 - Forget the phone number of Apple ID? Just free download AnyUnlock to 1-click to unlock Apple ID without phone number or password. You can also use this tool to find and recover Apple ID without phone number with ease.