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Can I turn off two factor authentication?

Can I turn off two factor authentication and then turn it back on?


Posted on Jul 23, 2023 11:27 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2023 11:30 AM

Hello ~ Take a look here by clicking on below…


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support*


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



So …no you can’t.


~Katana-San~



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Jul 23, 2023 11:30 AM in response to Meme1965

Hello ~ Take a look here by clicking on below…


Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support*


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



So …no you can’t.


~Katana-San~



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