Reinstalling os x on old macbook

Why I have to do this all the time I cannot fathom.

But I have already cleared the disk and need to reinstall the system.

It says IF you have an Apple ID use it here. I put mine in seeing as I HAVE NO CHOICE.

And it sends a ridiculous 2 factor password to my devices. I hit “allow” giving me a false sense of power and security.

And then I see the 6 digit password.

Only problem is Apple forgot to give me a 2 factor password window to enter it!!!!!

there is nowhere to enter the stupid 6 digit numbers. How pathetic.

So what now? I can’t install OS X because of Apple’s negligence?

Posted on Mar 25, 2020 11:59 AM

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Mar 25, 2020 12:40 PM in response to JupiterSpaceport

OK I GOT IT.

Weird!

I type the 6 numbers DIRECTLY AFTER my normal password.

I guess thats what you meant.

What a pain!

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP

Mar 25, 2020 12:37 PM in response to QuickPost

Thx for the reply...

All it does is ask: Allow?

I say allow

Then it gives me 6 numbers.

The computer I need to install the system on doesn't have anywhere to type those numbers.

It don't ask for a new password or anything.

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Mar 25, 2020 12:16 PM in response to JupiterSpaceport

You will need to generate a secure code from another device and type it after your password. Example: password123456

Two-Factor Authentication

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