I'd like to use two-factor authentication but I do not have one phone number that I can access all the time. We have no cell service at home. I try to turn on the feature but there is no option to use email instead of phone for verification?

How can I enter an email address to use for authentication instead of a phone number?


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Posted on Jun 7, 2021 5:41 AM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2021 6:02 AM

That option doesn't exist right now. You have to use a phone. You can add additional trusted phone numbers, such as a land line if you have that at home.


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Jun 7, 2021 6:02 AM in response to ninawug

That option doesn't exist right now. You have to use a phone. You can add additional trusted phone numbers, such as a land line if you have that at home.


Apple doesn’t routinely monitor the discussions. These are mostly user to user discussions.


If you want to, you can send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem or a suggestion for change. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem/suggested change solved sooner. Pick the closest topic you can find.


Click here to send Feedback          

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I'd like to use two-factor authentication but I do not have one phone number that I can access all the time. We have no cell service at home. I try to turn on the feature but there is no option to use email instead of phone for verification?

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