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Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me?

App Store login message

"An Apple ID verification code is required to sign in. Type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices."


Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me?


Thanks.

iMac 27″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Jan 25, 2021 6:25 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2021 6:38 PM

Kin3010 Said:

"Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me? App Store login message 'An Apple ID verification code is required to sign in. Type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices.' Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me? Thanks."


Using this Computer with TFA:

You can't. So enable Two-Factor Authentication(TFA) on the iMac.

  1. Go Here: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: Turn on two-factor authentication on your Mac
  3. Proceed form there as necessary


Screenshot:


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Jan 25, 2021 6:38 PM in response to Kin3010

Kin3010 Said:

"Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me? App Store login message 'An Apple ID verification code is required to sign in. Type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices.' Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me? Thanks."


Using this Computer with TFA:

You can't. So enable Two-Factor Authentication(TFA) on the iMac.

  1. Go Here: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
  2. Scroll to: Turn on two-factor authentication on your Mac
  3. Proceed form there as necessary


Screenshot:


Where do I get verification code when I do not have any other devices with me?

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