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I am trying to turn OFF two step verification. How do I do this?

Simply trying to turn the 2 step verification OFF

Posted on Jul 22, 2021 6:57 PM

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Posted on Jul 22, 2021 7:16 PM

2 Step Verification or 2 Factor Authentication?


2 Step Verification 


How do I turn off two-step verification?


Sign in to your Apple ID account page.     


In the Security section, Click Edit.


Click Turn Off two-step verification.


Create new security questions and verify your date of birth.


You'll get an email confirming that two-step verification for your Apple ID is off.


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ.    


2 Factor Authentication 


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.       

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Jul 22, 2021 7:16 PM in response to Silverfox10

2 Step Verification or 2 Factor Authentication?


2 Step Verification 


How do I turn off two-step verification?


Sign in to your Apple ID account page.     


In the Security section, Click Edit.


Click Turn Off two-step verification.


Create new security questions and verify your date of birth.


You'll get an email confirming that two-step verification for your Apple ID is off.


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ.    


2 Factor Authentication 


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.       

Aug 5, 2021 11:34 AM in response to Eric Root

Tried going into security does not work to remove number & 2 step authentication. Won’t allow me. It was done today, and I can remove it, please help. I don’t want this on my iPad that never leaves my house. I wish I never tried to apply for their credit card, required me to do it.


if I can’t do anything is there a way to roll back updates on iPad or restore to original factory setting and have to redo everything.


Totally stinks that it can’t be edited. Really making rethink about buying an iPhone because of this. Very frustrating. Sorry

I am trying to turn OFF two step verification. How do I do this?

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