Or you can print out and give them a copy of the access key. Then you can use the Send a Message option to allow them to receive and store the access key on their device.
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Your Apple ID and password will no longer work, and Activation Lock is removed on any devices that use your Apple ID. When access is approved, your Legacy Contact receives a special Apple ID that they can set up and use to access your account. The access key that you generate when you choose them as your contactĪpple reviews requests from Legacy Contacts and gives them access to your Apple account data only after verifying this information.To file an access request after you pass away, they'll just need: They don’t even need an Apple ID or an Apple device. Your Legacy Contact can be anyone you choose, and you can designate more than one Legacy Contact. Learn more about the data your Legacy Contact may be able to access. Certain information, like movies, music, books, or subscriptions you purchased with your Apple ID, and data stored in your Keychain, like payment information and passwords, can’t be accessed by your Legacy Contact. The data may include photos, messages, notes, files, apps you've downloaded, device backups, and more.
Adding a Legacy Contact is the easiest, most secure way to give someone you trust access to the data stored in your Apple account after your death. Starting in iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, and macOS 12.1, you can add a Legacy Contact for your Apple ID.