Unable to connect to “ipad” the icloud account does not use two-factor authentication.

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Unable to connect to “ipad” the icloud account does not use two-factor authentication.

I'm attempting to use my iPad Pro as a sidecar for my MacBook Pro, but when I select the iPad from the laptop's Airplay menu I get the error:

Unable to connect to "Steve's iPad. The iCloud account does not use two-factor authentication.

My MacBook pro is Sonoma 14.3.1, my iPad is 9th generation, and the version is 18.1.1. I have activated Bluetooth; both devices are on the same wireless, and the two-factor authentication is activated in both devices. What is wrong here?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.3

Posted on Nov 28, 2024 2:04 AM

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Phil0124

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Nov 28, 2024 11:27 AM in response to chrathans

Two-Factor authentication cannot be activated on a device, it's a setting for your Apple ID, not your devices.

Are you sure it's turned on? Seems like the Apple ID (iCloud account) does not currently have it turned on.

click here ➜ Two-factor authentication for Apple Account - Apple Support

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Unable to connect to “ipad” the icloud account does not use two-factor authentication.

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