Step 2. Sign in to iCloud by using your Apple ID. Then select the most relevant backup. You can recognize it by the date and size of the backups. Then just follow the next guides to continue. Keep Wi-Fi connected during the restoring process. The time to restore depends on the size...
So when I tried to recover it using apple id it said "you don't have a icloud recovery nor a recovery key for this volume. You will not be able to unlock it without your password." Then I tried internet recovery option ( Alt+ command+r and shift+ Alt+command+ r) to re install ...
2. Choose “I don’t have access to my phone number” and follow the prompts. 3. You will be asked to provide your sign-in ID (email address) and your date of birth. See also Can Apple Ship Your Products Overnight? 4. You will then need to answer some security questions or provid...