how turn off disable 2 factor auth

tried to do on iphone se, but cant tap the 2 factor auth option to make it turn off


tried doing it on computer https://appleid.apple.com/account/manage

and dont see no option on here to turn it off


how to permanently disable this and all other unhelpful painful 'security' things?

Posted on Dec 23, 2020 2:37 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2020 6:53 PM

From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off. 


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, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. 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 a higher level of security.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication.       


Current services from Apple that require 2FA include:


Apple Card


Apple Pay


Home Kit


Messages in iCloud


iCloud Keychain (in newer IOS/OS versions).

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Dec 23, 2020 6:53 PM in response to howtouseiphonese

From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off. 


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, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. 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 a higher level of security.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication.       


Current services from Apple that require 2FA include:


Apple Card


Apple Pay


Home Kit


Messages in iCloud


iCloud Keychain (in newer IOS/OS versions).

Dec 23, 2020 10:48 PM in response to Eric Root

???


"If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off."


that doesnt say 2 weeks, that says if you used it even once you cant turn if off wtf ???


it was already on so we didnt even have a chance to turn this garbage off



"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"


what does it mean by 'updated ur account' -- in what way ??

we didnt even turn this thing on - it was already on



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