Two factor ID via email

How do I allow two factor ID to go to an email address? Example: if apple device is broken how do I access iCloud via my PC unless my code gets delivered to the email address of my choice? How do I set that up?


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Posted on Apr 29, 2023 4:10 PM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2023 4:38 PM

There is no option to have an Apple two-factor code sent by email. It will be automatically sent to all of your trusted devices. You can also request it be sent to a trusted phone number. It is highly recommended to set up more than one trusted phone number (they can be iPhones, Androids and/or landlines).


To set up trusted devices and trusted phone numbers, see the "About trusted phone numbers and trusted devices" section of Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


If you need to get the code sent to a trusted phone number via text or phone call, see: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


Another option is a Security Key (e.g., YubiKey). See: About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support


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Apr 29, 2023 4:38 PM in response to CD1980s

There is no option to have an Apple two-factor code sent by email. It will be automatically sent to all of your trusted devices. You can also request it be sent to a trusted phone number. It is highly recommended to set up more than one trusted phone number (they can be iPhones, Androids and/or landlines).


To set up trusted devices and trusted phone numbers, see the "About trusted phone numbers and trusted devices" section of Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


If you need to get the code sent to a trusted phone number via text or phone call, see: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support


Another option is a Security Key (e.g., YubiKey). See: About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support


Apr 29, 2023 4:46 PM in response to CD1980s

Apple does not send verification codes to e-Mails. (it’s WAY too vulnerable security-wise)


However, the functionality you’re seeking IS provided by “Trusted Numbers.”


These are numbers which you pre-designate to receive the code; which can be delivered via SMS or voice calls to virtually any number on the PSTN.


NOTE: Your iPhone is a Trusted Device … it should generally NOT be a Trusted Number to your own AppleID.


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


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

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