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Error message when setting up new Apple TV - Verification Failed Unknown Error

Hi There - Im setting up my new Apple TV and I key in my mac.com account info and my pw info and I get this error - no idea what to try next - thoughts?


Posted on May 24, 2020 2:20 PM

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Posted on May 24, 2020 2:29 PM

Hello,


This sounds like it is related to Two-Factor Authentication. 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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Error message when setting up new Apple TV - Verification Failed Unknown Error

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