Looking to disable two-step verification.

How do I disable two-step verification? I followed the support page but there is no option to turn it off in the Security section of my account.

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Nov 6, 2019 10:05 AM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2019 10:08 AM

2 Step Verification or 2 Factor Authentication?


2 Step Verification 


How do I turn off two-step verification?


Sign in to your Apple ID account page.


In the Security section, Click Edit.


Click Turn Off two-step verification.


Create new security questions and verify your date of birth.


You'll get an email confirming that two-step verification for your Apple ID is off.



Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ


2 Factor Authentication 


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.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication



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Nov 6, 2019 10:08 AM in response to maverick160

2 Step Verification or 2 Factor Authentication?


2 Step Verification 


How do I turn off two-step verification?


Sign in to your Apple ID account page.


In the Security section, Click Edit.


Click Turn Off two-step verification.


Create new security questions and verify your date of birth.


You'll get an email confirming that two-step verification for your Apple ID is off.



Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ


2 Factor Authentication 


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.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication



Nov 6, 2019 10:10 AM in response to maverick160

Do you mean two step, or two factor?


Two-step verification for Apple ID

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204152


> "How do I turn off two-step verification?


Sign in to your Apple ID account page.

In the Security section, Click Edit.

Click Turn Off two-step verification.

Create new security questions and verify your date of birth.


You'll get an email confirming that two-step verification for your Apple ID is off.


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915


"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, you can unenroll for [within] 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."

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