Two Factor Authentication is absurd. What can I do to remove it?

Hello,

I see you want to disable two-factor authentication. For some background I suggest you read the document: "Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

From the document:

"If you're already using two-factor authentication with your Apple ID, you can't turn it off."

Two-factor authentication is enabled by default on new Apple IDs and cannot be turned off.

If you have an account where you only very recently activated Two Factor Authentication, note this section of the Apple support article -->

"If you updated to two-factor authentication inadvertently, you can turn it off within two weeks of enrollment. If you do, your account is less secure and you can't use features that require a higher level of security."

If you did indeed recently activate two factor authentication and want to disable it, you should check for an email from Apple. If you don't see one about this, look in your junk mail folder.

This means that if you lose your phone you cannot access your data

anyway. Because you cannot receive the code. This is literally absurd.

To see how to get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication' click here --> Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

- Use a Trusted Device: Mac, iPhone, iPad, Watch. Code is either generated automatically or manually using Settings on the Trusted Device.

- Text or phone call to a trusted telephone number (any telephone; even landlines).

- Get a code from an Account Recovery Contact --> Set up an account recovery contact - Apple Support

You only get an email if your account is an old one and you recently turned on 2fa. Then there's a link for turning it off within 2 weeks.

The big mistake that people make is using their phone as their only trusted device, then they go lose the phone.

Make other devices trusted devices, or telephone numbers. Ask your grandmother is she would be willing to let you add hers. It works even if it's a landline. Get some friends to act as recovery contacts.

As stated earlier, you shouldn't need to use the feature often. Only if you reset a device or sign into a new one.

You can also look into making physical security keys. Read this next document but pay attention to the warnings. About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support

You cannot turn it off. Make sure that you have an additional trusted number on your account or trusted devices. That's it.

I cannot remember the last time I needed to enter a code on my phone; I believe it's only if you're logging in with your Apple ID for the first time.