how can i shut of the 2 factor authentication
I am not able to receive icloud emails on my laptop since 2 factor authentication was put in place. how can I shut it off?
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Regarding turning it off, see the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
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, you can unenroll for 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 higher security.
Regarding email, if your laptop is not a Mac, note that you will need to have two-factor turned on and use an app-specific password rather than your normal password to use iCloud email in a 3rd party application. See: Using app-specific passwords - Apple Support
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Mail server settings for iCloud email clients - Apple Support