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Why can’t I set up my 2 factor authentication once I get to the phone number verification it says cannot set up 2 factor authentication.

I am not able to set up two-factor authentication once I get to the verification of phone number.

Posted on Jan 18, 2020 9:04 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2020 7:36 AM

I have read that certain types of accounts can't use 2 Factor Authentication.


contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  

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Jan 19, 2020 7:36 AM in response to Lightbeam13

I have read that certain types of accounts can't use 2 Factor Authentication.


contact Apple ID Support.


Apple ID Support


Apple ID Support (2) 


Apple Support by e-mail or chat    Work through the screens to get a chat option. 


Apple Support using Twitter


Or fill out and submit this form.          The form is for iTunes, but it will get passed to the ID Support section.  

Why can’t I set up my 2 factor authentication once I get to the phone number verification it says cannot set up 2 factor authentication.

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