Hi, I wanted to watch Apple TV, and I used someone else's Apple account (not mine). It asked for a verification code using my phone number, but the other person can't access their account because it's asking for my phone number verification. How can I unlink my number from that account?
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Original Title: Apple verification code
iPhone 11, iOS 18
For your friend: To see, add, or change your trusted phone numbers use one of these methods:
● On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > your name > Sign-In & Security. Tap Two-Factor Authentication, tap Edit (above the list of trusted phone numbers), then enter your device passcode when prompted. Add or remove the number, then tap Done.
● On a Mac computer choose Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences), then click your name (or Apple ID). Click Sign-In & Security, then add or remove a trusted phone number.
● Using a web browser:
1) Go to https://account.apple.com and sign in.
2) Follow Account Security options until you find one letting you change trusted numbers,
3) Click "+" to add a new number (you may be required to verify this number).
4) If you wish to remove an old number, click "-" next to the number.
Similar information for the iPhone can be found here --> Use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account on iPhone - Apple Support
For your friend: To see, add, or change your trusted phone numbers use one of these methods:
● On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: Go to Settings > your name > Sign-In & Security. Tap Two-Factor Authentication, tap Edit (above the list of trusted phone numbers), then enter your device passcode when prompted. Add or remove the number, then tap Done.
● On a Mac computer choose Apple menu > System Settings (or System Preferences), then click your name (or Apple ID). Click Sign-In & Security, then add or remove a trusted phone number.
● Using a web browser:
1) Go to https://account.apple.com and sign in.
2) Follow Account Security options until you find one letting you change trusted numbers,
3) Click "+" to add a new number (you may be required to verify this number).
4) If you wish to remove an old number, click "-" next to the number.
Similar information for the iPhone can be found here --> Use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account on iPhone - Apple Support
How to unlink my phone number from someone else's Apple Account?
