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two factor authentications

How do I remove 2 factor authentications on all my apple accounts? I go to "edit security settings" but the two factor authentications is on but every word is grayed out. There is no option to change the settings.

Posted on Aug 29, 2021 10:42 AM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2021 11:38 AM

See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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, 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. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security.


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Aug 29, 2021 11:38 AM in response to Graphic3211a

See the following from Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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, 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. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require higher security.


Aug 29, 2021 11:48 AM in response to Graphic3211a

Unless you are doing something strange, 2 Factor Authentication is mostly transparent in every day use.

You should not encounter it at all unless you are logging in to a new device for the first time, or logging into an Apple service like icloud.com or tv.apple.com for the first time.


After that, the web browser can be trusted to no longer require a code to log in, and the new device becomes a trusted device so no longer needs a code for anything.

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