How do I turn on 2 factor authentication when i only have 1 Apple device. I need it in order to add air tags

How do i turn on 2 factor when i only have 1 apple device so i can add air tags. Or how do i add air tags without 2 factor?

iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Dec 8, 2023 9:27 AM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2023 9:34 AM

You only need one Apple device. The two factors are your password and the verification code from a trusted device (or trusted phone number).


See information in Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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


I would highly recommend having more than one trusted phone number. They can be Androids, landlines, friends or relatives.


To turn on two-factor, see the "Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID" section of Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


To add trusted phone numbers, see the "What is a trusted phone number?" section of that same support article.

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Dec 8, 2023 9:34 AM in response to spurge50

You only need one Apple device. The two factors are your password and the verification code from a trusted device (or trusted phone number).


See information in Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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


I would highly recommend having more than one trusted phone number. They can be Androids, landlines, friends or relatives.


To turn on two-factor, see the "Turn on two-factor authentication for your Apple ID" section of Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


To add trusted phone numbers, see the "What is a trusted phone number?" section of that same support article.

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