Q: Abandoning two step verification
I started two step verification but was sent an email from Apple saying I would have to wait 3 days before using the two step verification procedure by signing into the Apple ID account page to complete the set-up process, but further stating if I was not the one who initiated the two step verification proceedings, I should change my ID.
I have decided I do not with to use two step verification and wish to abandon further setting up two step verification. Do I just do nothing more and will things just expire after 30 days? I really have no desire to change my Apple ID.
I also am totally confused as to the differences between two step verification and authentication. I have a MacBook Pro and Air running El Capitan and 2 iPhones 5s running iOS9. When I went to Systems Preferences>iCloud>Account Details and clicked security I did not see any button for Two Factor Authentication for my MacBook Pro or Air. Neither do I see see anything for Two Factor Authentication on my iPhones when I go to Settings>iCloud>my apple ID>Password and Security.
Perhaps two factor authentication is already set up and, if that is what you suspect, how do I verify that this is the case. If so, do I really need two step verification as well?
Any clarifications on these matters would be greatly appreciated. As you can see I am completely confused and apologize in advance for all the questions.
OS X El Capitan (10.11.4), 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7
Posted on Jul 11, 2016 10:53 PM