How Can I Recover My Apple ID Without Accessing My Trusted Phone Number?

Sadly, Apple support won't be able to help if you can't provide the trusted phone number. It's unfortunate, but you really need that to recover your account. If you can't figure that out, you might not be able to retain that account.

I can relate to your frustration! If you want to change the trusted number, you'll usually need to confirm it with an SMS sent to that number. Without knowing it, you might hit an activation lock situation, which means you have to request Find My iPhone removal through the Apple support link: [support.apple.com/en-ie/108934](https://support.apple.com/en-ie/108934). It's a hassle, but restoring your phone via a computer might be your best shot.

It sounds like you're in a tough spot. The recovery process typically requires the trusted phone number. If someone else set up your account, maybe they know what it is. Otherwise, without that number, your options are limited to creating a new account, which would mean losing any purchases linked to your current account.

I totally get what you’re going through! I tried creating a new Apple account, but it’s saying 'Your account cannot be created at this time.' It's frustrating! Should I keep trying, or are there other alternatives I should explore?