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I have an old Apple TV device. I am trying to use it on my computer, but it does not allow for two-step authentication and thus I cannot sign in. Since I cannot turn off two-step authentication, will this device just not work for me anymore?

How in the world do I circumnavigate this? I am so angry I could scream.

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Posted on Jun 16, 2022 6:44 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2022 7:18 AM

If its a first generation Apple TV you cannot use it.


If its a second or third generation Apple TV, you enter the two-factor authentication code in the password field along with the password. If your password is "pass" and your code is "123456", then you enter "pass123456" in the password field.


Click here for details: link-> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID on older devices - Apple Support


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Jun 16, 2022 7:18 AM in response to camille.silberman

If its a first generation Apple TV you cannot use it.


If its a second or third generation Apple TV, you enter the two-factor authentication code in the password field along with the password. If your password is "pass" and your code is "123456", then you enter "pass123456" in the password field.


Click here for details: link-> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID on older devices - Apple Support


I have an old Apple TV device. I am trying to use it on my computer, but it does not allow for two-step authentication and thus I cannot sign in. Since I cannot turn off two-step authentication, will this device just not work for me anymore?

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