I have Apple account with Two-factor authentication enabled with the trusted phone number, but have no Apple devices anymore. On various websites I see "Sign in with Apple" option, I manage to use my password and confirm by entering SMS code, but then I hit "Two-Factor Authentication Required" step:
In my account I see it enabled:
So what a **** is going on? Can I use Apple ID account without the device?
It looks the problem was identified with the help provided here:
I had to turn off "two-step" first then I was able to turn "two-factor". It was not clear from the interface. Thanks for your help as well!
It looks the problem was identified with the help provided here:
I had to turn off "two-step" first then I was able to turn "two-factor". It was not clear from the interface. Thanks for your help as well!
What you are seeing is two-step verification. The is different then two-factor authentication. Two-step authentication was the first attempt to provide security and has been replaced with two-factor authentication. You should be able to turn on two-factor authentication as long as you have a Trusted Phone number. More information can be found here along with the steps to turn it on.
Two factor authentication has availability restrictions based on your region and OS version of your device. You can check those here:
Availability of two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
If you meet the eligibility requirements, try tapping on the Account Security tab on the web page. Updating should be automatic, but this support article has steps to take to upgrade if using two-step authentication. It does say that two-step authentication needs to be turned off first.
Two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support
That support article also makes this note when updating:
* If you log in to your Mac with your Apple ID, you need to change your Mac login password before setting up two-factor authentication.
Thanks for quick response. I checked the link you shared and try to follow instructions using Web browser. However I get no security questions nor see anything like "Upgrade Account Security". The screenshot below:
Security questions were removed when you upgraded to two step
What do you see when you click on "Account Security" in the second image?.
You were right. I had to turn off "two-step" first then I was able to turn "two-factor". It was not clear from the interface, but your links helped. Thanks!
"Sign in with Apple" requires trusted device I don't have anymore
