apple tv does not recognize current apple ID/Password

Old apple TV will not accept current Apple ID and/or Password

Posted on Dec 25, 2019 6:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 25, 2019 7:25 PM

Hello,

This sounds like it is related to Two-Factor Authentication. You will need to generate a secure code and type it after your password. Example: password123456

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Dec 25, 2019 7:25 PM in response to twomblym

Hello,

This sounds like it is related to Two-Factor Authentication. You will need to generate a secure code and type it after your password. Example: password123456

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