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Two-factor authentication

Hey, I have a problem. My iPhone wants a code that’s has sent to an old number that I had long time ago, I don’t have it anymore. And they keep sending it to my old number, I have written my new number in my Apple ID settings, but still it’s just sending it to the old number. I can’t even download apps anymore....

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 16, 2022 8:31 PM

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Jan 17, 2022 3:34 PM in response to Jonas00

Good afternoon Jonas00,


Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!


It sounds like you are having issues with verifying your account, and we'd like to help.


The resources below will provide some guidance:


Manage two-factor authentication for your Apple ID from iPhone - iPhone User Guide

"On a trusted iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security, then tap Get Verification Code.


You won’t be asked for a verification code again unless you sign out completely, erase your device, sign in to your Apple ID account page in a web browser, or need to change your Apple ID password for security reasons.


Add or remove a trusted phone number

When you enrolled in two-factor authentication, you had to verify one trusted phone number. You should also consider adding other phone numbers you can access, such as a home phone, or a number used by a family member or close friend.

  1. Go to Settings  > [your name] > Password & Security.
  2. Tap Edit (above the list of trusted phone numbers), then do one of the following:
    • Add a number: Tap Add a Trusted Phone Number.
    • Remove a number: Tap  next to the phone number.

Trusted phone numbers don’t automatically receive verification codes. If you can’t access any trusted devices when setting up a new device for two-factor authentication, tap “Didn’t get a verification code?” on the new device, then choose one of your trusted phone numbers to receive the verification code."


If the issue persists, you may need to reach out to Apple for help with this:

Contact Apple for support and service


Take care.

Two-factor authentication

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