turn off two factor

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turn off two factor

i just reactivated my account after over a decade, and i thought two-factor security sounded nice to me, however i do not have access to a iphone or ipad so i can not seem to use the apple only security key software... that being said i actually want to remove two-factor authentication entirely from my account. i tried going into the exact place where i turned it on, and it does not have a turn off feature. This phone is likely to break or get lost, i don't want to lose access to my account if and WHEN it does happen

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 23, 2023 1:53 AM

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Chattanoogan

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Sep 23, 2023 2:34 AM in response to OffOnSwitch

2FA is a good thing.

Unfortunately you generally can’t turn it off.

That said, your concerns about getting temporarily locked-out of your AppleID are valid …

… especially if you have only a single device. (Your forward-thinking re: this scenario is commendable)

However there IS an easy-to-use method designed by Apple with this exact scenario in-mind.

You setup multiple Trusted Numbers on your AppleID thru which you CAN receive the 6-digit 2FA verification code in the event that you’ve lost access to all your trusted devices.

These numbers can be virtually any landline voice or SMS-capable mobile number World-wide.

They can be the numbers of multiple trusted friends, family, or business associates; anyone you can reliably reach in the event that you need to use the codes.

It’s all quite easy to use and straight-forward.

Recommed that you review and fully digest the info in these two articles:

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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