2 factor authentication won't turn off

my 2012 Macbook pro is fixed and running Yosemite 10.10.5 and i cannot not get it to let me sign into my app store because it dosen't pop up the 2 factor authentication box where i can put in the numbers that i get from my phone. my computer nor my phone are giving me the option to turn this crap off anyone have any suggestions to get around this other than creating another account on my Mac and losing everything i used to have on it.

MacBook Pro 13", 10.10

Posted on Jan 31, 2019 3:34 PM

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Eric Root

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Posted on Feb 2, 2019 1:52 PM

If you see a password box, enter the password (ABC) followed by the code (123) or ABC123.

From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off.

Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require a higher level of security.

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