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how to turn off two factor authentication

how to turn off two factor aunthentication?

Posted on Feb 4, 2023 2:25 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2023 2:30 AM

It is not possible to deactivate two factor authentication if the function has been activated for more than two weeks.


Source, Apple Support:

After you turn on two-factor authentication, you have a two-week period during which you can turn it off. After that period, you can’t turn off two-factor authentication. To turn it off, open your confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind that turning off two-factor authentication makes your account less secure and means you can’t use features that require a higher level of security.


You can find more information here:

Manage two-factor authentication for your Apple ID from iPhone - Apple Support

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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Feb 4, 2023 2:30 AM in response to jho18

It is not possible to deactivate two factor authentication if the function has been activated for more than two weeks.


Source, Apple Support:

After you turn on two-factor authentication, you have a two-week period during which you can turn it off. After that period, you can’t turn off two-factor authentication. To turn it off, open your confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind that turning off two-factor authentication makes your account less secure and means you can’t use features that require a higher level of security.


You can find more information here:

Manage two-factor authentication for your Apple ID from iPhone - Apple Support

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Mar 12, 2023 6:43 PM in response to DebeDeb

Since you have a “new” AppleID, 2FA can NOT be turned “off.”


The de-activation process to which JS-fromDK referred was for older “legacy” AppleIDs which were in-service before 2FA was available.


So, since you’re using 2FA going-forward, suggest you carefully read and understand what’s contained in these two documents:


[The time to learn is NOT when you’ve lost access to your device(s)]


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support



how to turn off two factor authentication

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