I do NOT want two-factor authentication on my computer, ipad, or iphone!!!!! I have gone to my Apple ID page, and under "Password & Security" have turned this OFF. However, I still get the popup that blocks the top right of my screen, and can't get rid of it!!
One person suggested signing out, but when I tried to do this, I got message that I'd lose my icloud photos (and I have too many to download). HELP!!!
Thanks for your reply! With this in mind, I've re-re-read the message again...it says "photos and videos that have not been fully downloaded will be removed from this Mac." I guess that means everything fully downloaded, which is about everything, will still be on my Mac. Now I will try signing off, as it does say the items will be available "on other devices using iCloud" -- which is what you are saying -- that once I sign in again, I should be able to access them again on this Mac.
Thank you for helping me think!
(now all I need to do is master the iphone my son sent me!)
I signed out and signed back on and, you're right, my photos immediately reappeared! The 2-Factor popup window was still present, though, so I restarted the computer. Alas, the dastardly popup still squats smugly in the corner of my screen. Very annoying, as I can't even move it...it blocks the corner of my screen and windows, and is right in my way (which is probably how Apple planned it). Harrumph.
Thanks for trying...and I am, in any event, glad I can log out of my Apple ID without wiping out years of memories!
If you are syncing Photos with iCloud, the photos should sync back when you sign back in. Do you see an option to keep the photos?
You are welcome. Glad to help.
HOW DO I GET RID OF TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION POPUP? OS 10.15.7
