I have dual security verification set up for several websites. After signing in, I am asked for either a phone # to text or an email address to have the Security Code sent to me. Suddenly now the code shows up right on the website . . . so much for security!!!! This happens only when I get the text, not when I get the email.
Any idea how I can stop this from happening???
Thank you,
Kathy
iMac 21.5″ 4K, macOS 12.1
Thank you, P. I disabled Text Message Forwarding to my Mac & that solved my problem.
That’s not the website. That is Messages providing you the ability to paste in the code that was just received.
On the 'Enter Security Code' screen, under the 'Enter Security code line, a small green box appears with a bubble 💬 & it says 'Fill code xxxxxx From Messages'. All I have to do then is click on that box & it fills in the code! I still get that code in Messages, but why it suddenly comes up on the Security Code screen beats me.
I am actually on the website because that is where I am logging into.
Ok, then how can I get it NOT to show up on that screen,
You can’t, as far as I know. You might try disabling Text Message Forwarding to your Mac.
as it negates the security aspect.
It doesn’t.
That worked . . . thank you.
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID
Verification codes
A verification code is a temporary code sent to your trusted device or phone number when you sign in to a new device or browser with your Apple ID. You can also get a verification code from Settings on your trusted device.
A verification code is different from the device passcode you enter to unlock your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Ok, then how can I get it NOT to show up on that screen, as it negates the security aspect. I only want to receive that code on my Messages app where I have to actually log in to my iPhone or iPad to get it . . . I've looked at Messages but can't find any settings to change . . .
Verification codes
A verification code is a temporary code sent to your trusted device or phone number when you sign in to a new device or browser with your Apple ID. You can also get a verification code from Settings on your trusted device.
How exactly does it show up on the website?
What do you see that makes you think it is on the website.
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Dual Security Verification in Messages
