How can I turn off two-factor authentication?

This should be pretty basic, but when I go to Edit, there is no option to turn off the two-factor authentication, which is turning out to be a huge pain in the neck. Thanks.


UPDATE: Never mind. Seems the option to opt-out has been discontinued. Which only adds to the annoyance. Thanks!

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Oct 15, 2020 9:22 PM

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Posted on Oct 15, 2020 9:29 PM

Thats correct:

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Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?


If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security.

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copied from: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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Oct 15, 2020 9:29 PM in response to sandmill

Thats correct:

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Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?


If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security.

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copied from: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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