Icloud keychain activation/verification issue-

GREETINGS & SALUTATIONS!   ——> _so, … … … … first things first, i suppose:
Machine information [model/year/os/etc.]
iMac 21.5”, mid 2011
Processor: 2.5GHz intel core i5
Memory: 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics: AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512 MB
Serial No: C02GWR7PDHJF
Operating System: OS X Yosemite (Version 10.10.2)
          i know that listing all the specs. was probably superfluous and irrelevant to solving my problem, but you never know….
                          So….i decided to activate my icloud keychain for safari (Version 8.0.3), when i was directed to the dialogue box that i needed to check to do so, i of course had to type in my admin password - no problem …then it prompted me for a 4-digit security code - i realized that i must have set this up previously; knowing that and still not having even the most remote fragmented memory of this event happening worried me way more than the prospect of figuring out what i would have done…so i entered the correct code on my second try.
          Okay, here’s where things went wrong for me….apparently, my overly cautious…no, more like overly paranoid past-self decided to enable 2-step verification - an added security measure which is completely extraneous and annoying when it comes to my own personal lack of a need for protection…it became more than an annoyance when i realized that the phone number i submitted to have the verification code(s) sent was to a phone that i no longer own; needless to say, i don’t have access to any other devices where keychain is already enabled….how to prove my identity??? PLZ HELP

Hello there, Thor.
It sounds like you are setting up iCloud Keychain and need to provide a mobile number for SMS verification. It looks like Cambodia is not listed for you because iCloud Keychain is not yet available in that country. The following Knowledge Base articles provide more information and updates on iCloud Keychain availability:
iCloud Keychain availability by country
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6020
iCloud: Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5813
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

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Anyway to bypass this or is there other way?

Hello there, Thor.
It sounds like you are setting up iCloud Keychain and need to provide a mobile number for SMS verification. It looks like Cambodia is not listed for you because iCloud Keychain is not yet available in that country. The following Knowledge Base articles provide more information and updates on iCloud Keychain availability:
iCloud Keychain availability by country
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6020
iCloud: Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain
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Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
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Hello Conor T,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If you do not have access to the phone number you set up for iCloud Keychain, you will need to contact Apple Support to complete setup on a new device.
How do I set up iCloud Keychain on a new device if I don't have one of my other devices to approve from?
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Your iCloud Security Code
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After you complete the setup, your iCloud Keychain will be pushed from the cloud to the new device.
Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain - Apple Support
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Hi all, wondering if anyone can shed a little light on this. I received 3 sms to my land line today from 51472 saying "your iCloud Keychain verification code is" each message had a different code and all the messages occurred in about 15 mins. I am very suspicious about this as I don't have Keychain turned on and never have.

Hello HEADshr1nker,
After reviewing your post, I have located an article that can help in this situation. It contains a number of troubleshooting steps and helpful advice concerning iCloud Keychain issues:
Get help using iCloud Keychain
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Make sure that you have a strong cellular network connection on your phone.
Make sure that your phone number can receive SMS messages. You can do this by asking someone to send you a text message.
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In OS X Mavericks v10.9, choose Apple () > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then click Account Details. Make sure the phone number under Verification number is correct. If not, enter another phone number.
If you can't access a device that has iCloud Keychain enabled, contact Apple Support and verify your identity to get help completing iCloud Keychain setup.
Thank you for contributing to Apple Support Communities.
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Hello michelesapple,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
From your post I understand you are unable to receive the iCloud Keychain verification code. I'm sorry this is causing so much frustration, but it is understandable as it's a great feature to use. To troubleshoot this specific issue where you're not receiving the SMS, please follow the steps below.
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Hello, Kutoz.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is some information that you may find helpful with this issue.
I'm not receiving the verification code via SMS.
Make sure that you have a strong cellular network connection on your phone.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4644
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Okay, for all of you following this or experiencing the problem - here's the trick - give up on iCloud entirely - disconnect everything from it and whatever iCloud thinks it has on you will disappear - keep in mind that this will not blow-out or delete any keychain entries on your local machines - those are sacrosanct and will remain - each machine is/was/remains an island without iCloud - but it's likely (in my case) and maybe in many of yours that iCloud thinks it has important stuff in it - but it just might be wrong.
In my case, I disconnected my iPad, iPhone, MBA and iMac and followed the process to blow out the entire online keychain and any documents out in the cloud - I didn't have much of anything and I lost no files either.
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Hello, Kutoz.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is some information that you may find helpful with this issue.
I'm not receiving the verification code via SMS.
Make sure that you have a strong cellular network connection on your phone.
Make sure that your phone number can receive SMS messages. You can do this by asking someone to send you a text message.
Make sure that the correct phone number is associated with your account:
iOS 7.0.3 or later: Tap Settings > iCloud > Account, then tap Keychain. Make sure the phone number under Verification Number is correct. If not, enter another phone number.
OS X Mavericks v10.9 or later: Choose Apple () > System Preferences. Click iCloud, then click Account Details. Make sure the phone number listed under Verification number is correct. If not, enter another phone number.
If you can't access a device that has iCloud Keychain enabled, you can contact Apple Support and verify your identity to get help completing iCloud Keychain setup.
Get help using iCloud Keychain
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4644
Cheers,
Jason H.

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Hi,
I am having issues with my icloud keychain not being up to date on my imac. It is synced fine across my macbook pro, ipad, mac mini and iphone. However my imac is missing lots of entries. If I make a change on any of my other devices it syncs across. If I make a change on my imac it syncs across to my other devices. But all my entries in keychain from last year just do not appear on my imac.
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The steps I've take so far:
I've clicked "use Code"
that will be the final step, to insert the verification code but that code has never arrived.

DaniCroitor wrote:
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I understand that you are experiencing an issue when attempting to start iCloud Keychain. Here is an article that addresses this issue and can help you troubleshoot it:
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https://support.apple.com/en-is/HT202825
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