Verification code

Hello Oldbeginner2,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with getting a verification code. The steps here show the different ways you can receive one: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

"Use the code displayed on your trusted device

If you have a trusted device running iOS 9 and later, OS X El Capitan and later, iPadOS 13 and later, or watchOS 6 and later, the verification code is displayed automatically on your trusted devices.

1. Sign in with your Apple ID and password on a new device or browser.
2. Look for a sign in notification on any of your trusted devices.
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5. Tap Allow to receive your verification code.
6. Enter the verification code on your other device to complete sign in.

Get a text or phone call

If you don’t have a trusted device handy, you can have a verification code sent to your trusted phone number as a text message or phone call.

1. Click Didn't get a verification code on the sign in screen.
2. Choose to have the code sent to your trusted phone number.
3. You'll get a text message or phone call from Apple with your verification code. This text message might include an additional domain validation line. This line includes the @ symbol, the website name, and your code (for example: @icloud.com #123456 %apple.com).
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6. Enter the code on your other device to complete sign in.

Get a code from Settings on your trusted device

If you can’t receive a verification code on your trusted devices automatically, you can get one from Settings, even if your device is offline.

From your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If your device is online:

1. Go to Settings > [your name].
2. Tap Password & Security > Get Verification Code.
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If your device is offline:

1. Go to Settings > [your name].
2. Tap Password & Security. 
3. A message says "Account Details Unavailable." Tap Get Verification Code.

From your Mac

1. Go to Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Apple ID.
2. Click Password & Security > Get Verification Code.
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If you still can't sign in

If you can’t sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity."

We hope this helps.

Cheers!

Hi Oldbeginner2

Welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.

You may need to be signed in to your iPhone with your Apple ID:

How to: Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support

Apple Support's article below might help:

How to:

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

All the best :-)

Hey Oldbeginner2,

Glad it is working for you. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need additional assistance.

Take care.

Thank you Oldbegginer2!

Grateful to know you were able to work your way through, and solve the situation.

Thank you for letting us know.

Cheers :-)