How do I shut off Two-Factor Authentication?

"Trust this device" does not seem to suspend the need for a two factor authentication which is a real pain in my opinion.



Mac Studio, macOS 13.5

Posted on Sep 20, 2023 12:53 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 9:50 AM

As per the article 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.

See this thread How can I turn off two-factor authenticat… - Apple Community if you turn off 2FA from Mac , how to revert back to secondary authentication account and make the account once again secured before 14 days


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Sep 21, 2023 9:50 AM in response to gdrennick

As per the article 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.

See this thread How can I turn off two-factor authenticat… - Apple Community if you turn off 2FA from Mac , how to revert back to secondary authentication account and make the account once again secured before 14 days


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