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What Happens if You Lose Your Security Keys? Needless to say, you need to make sure you keep track of all your security keys. Losing your security keys means you might even lose your account forever. In the very least, you’ll need to go through a more complicated process to convince Apple you really are who you say you are before they let you back in, which can take a few days. That’s right; if you don’t have your security keys and you don’t have any of your trusted devices with you, you might not be able to log in to your account again. If a cybercriminal gets their hands on one of your security keys, they could get access to your account, although they’d still have to know your Apple ID and password. Needless to say, you should write any identifying information on your security keys. Be sure to keep track of your security keys and add at least three security keys to make sure you have backups. It’s a good idea to keep one with you and stash one in a safe place at home. If you do lose or misplace a security key, you can always follow the instructions above to remove it from your account; if it turns up later, you can add it back in just as easily. Keep Your Apple ID Safe While most people will have more than enough security with regular two-factor authentication, you can always go the extra mile. If you’re someone with a high profile or you’re worried that someone might access your data, using an external security key will give you that extra layer of protection that you need. Be sure to use it responsibly and to keep track of your security keys at all times.