How do I turn off the two factor authentication off

How do I turn off the two factor authentication off

iPhone XS Max, iOS 12

Posted on Jun 19, 2020 10:54 PM

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Posted on Jun 19, 2020 11:00 PM

If you have been using 2FA for more than two weeks, it is permanent and cannot be deactivated.


If you have been using it less than two weeks, the email that you received from Apple when you activated 2FA will tell you how to deactivate it.


ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.15.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.5.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.6;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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Jun 19, 2020 11:00 PM in response to Sibiriancat

If you have been using 2FA for more than two weeks, it is permanent and cannot be deactivated.


If you have been using it less than two weeks, the email that you received from Apple when you activated 2FA will tell you how to deactivate it.


ASC - Late 2012 Mac mini, macOS 10.15.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 6.2; iPad Air 2, ipadOS 13.5.1; iPhone 8+, iOS 13.5.1; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 13.4.6;  HomePods, audioOS 13.4.6 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2

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