Aric Bolf
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Q: New iTunes security questions

Hello,

 

iTunes is now asking me to fill in 3 security questions: http://s19.postimage.org/5jz0q6pr7/apple_sec_ques.jpg

 

1. How can i still use iTunes store and NOT use these security questions?

 

Why would i not want to use them? Well, i prefer to use a password only i know, not use insecurity questions like "whats your first car?" It's not hard for a whole bunch of people to know that one. Setting these insecurity questions is just giving anyone that vaguely knows me free and easy assess to my account. I DO NOT WANT THAT!

 

2. How do i make iTunes stop asking my account password every time i want to play songs, download something, or do basically anything in iTunes? It's really irritating to have to put in my password 50 times a week (and nobody else uses this computer.)

Posted on Apr 18, 2012 6:10 AM

by Bobaloo,Solvedanswer
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A:

Good!

 

I am not sure if that is what made it work for me but that is what i did as well and i can connect now.

 

Either that or they are just making some of us wait for two days while they run a security check on our security questions.

Posted on Apr 20, 2012 11:58 AM

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  • by pierr0t,

    pierr0t pierr0t Nov 16, 2012 1:36 AM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Nov 16, 2012 1:36 AM in response to Aric Bolf

    Workaround, just make up answers like:

     

    ....1

    ....2

    ....3

     

    Well, you can guess what I would like to replace the dot with ... a four letter word ...

     

    Or use a password of yours and just add 1/2/3.     I tried putting 3 times the same answer, does not work, so adding 1, 2, 3 is the way to go. Apple, you are the king of security :-)

  • by radionewbie,

    radionewbie radionewbie Nov 19, 2012 9:17 PM in response to NatalieEP
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    Nov 19, 2012 9:17 PM in response to NatalieEP

    I have been a Mac owner forever, enjoyed the freedom of buying from iTunes. Those days seem gone. I, too, resent the questions. (Certainly cuts down on that late-night impulsive buying! Thanks, Apple, for looking our for us!)

    Onward to other sites, real CDs, or, wow,imagine, do without. Once again, Apple is taking care of us, saving us from spending through iTunes. But, hey, gee, the fun is gone!!!

  • by radionewbie,

    radionewbie radionewbie Nov 19, 2012 9:18 PM in response to pierr0t
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    Nov 19, 2012 9:18 PM in response to pierr0t

    Waste of our time, don't ya think?

  • by Whiskers98,

    Whiskers98 Whiskers98 Nov 22, 2012 9:04 PM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Nov 22, 2012 9:04 PM in response to Aric Bolf

    Just download it onto your ipod or iphone if it is not working on your computer.

  • by crystal faith,

    crystal faith crystal faith Nov 23, 2012 10:17 AM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Nov 23, 2012 10:17 AM in response to Aric Bolf

    I am highly irritated with the fact that I keep clicking "forgot security answers?" and it says it sent a link to my email BUT IT HASN'T. IM GETTING VERY FRIKING ANNOYED.

  • by PlasticphoneMan,

    PlasticphoneMan PlasticphoneMan Nov 27, 2012 6:11 AM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Nov 27, 2012 6:11 AM in response to Aric Bolf

    So im only 14......1 where were you on january 1 2000.....are you serious? Thats not something im going to now apple!!!! and i really feel for the older ppl. this is really redudant i cant even bye a song becasue i cant remember where i was on january 1st 2000, or when my first concert was. IM ONLY 14 I HAVENT BEEN TO ONE!!!!

  • by kenny+k,

    kenny+k kenny+k Nov 27, 2012 6:36 AM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Nov 27, 2012 6:36 AM in response to Aric Bolf

    Not sure if this helps, but I submitted a defect report. On Nov. 6, I received a response stating that the security questions had been updated/improved.

     

    Sounds like ther are still a number of less than ideal questions, but Apple seems to be listening and making some changes.

  • by Heidify18,

    Heidify18 Heidify18 Dec 7, 2012 11:03 AM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Dec 7, 2012 11:03 AM in response to Aric Bolf

    On my school iPad, I've been trying to access where on iTunes I need to go to get to the three security questions. Before I can buy an app, I have to enter my Apple password, which is fine. Then, another box pops up saying I need three security questions for added security, which would be no problem except that when I click "Okay," it just makes me enter in my Apple password again! So, until this is fixed, I can't buy any apps! Please, whether or not you're from Apple, if you know of a way to fix this, tell me!

  • by teresdad,

    teresdad teresdad Dec 28, 2012 1:31 PM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Dec 28, 2012 1:31 PM in response to Aric Bolf

    We got my daughter an iphone 4s for Xmas.  When we tried to purchase an album from itunes, we go the security questions - ONES WE NEVER PROVIDED ANSWERS FOR I N THE FIRST PLACE.

     

    I logged onto my apple ID to set or change these questions, and I was presented with the same questions (i.e., ones I never provided answers for).  Now I'm locked out of my own ID.

     

    I really think Apple just doesn't care anymore.

     

    Our next phone will not be an iphone. 

     

    The hardware is a wonder, the software and support are becoming embarassing.

  • by geoffreyfrommerseyside,

    geoffreyfrommerseyside geoffreyfrommerseyside Jan 4, 2013 11:41 AM in response to teresdad
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    Jan 4, 2013 11:41 AM in response to teresdad

    I bought my partner an iPhone 5 for Christmas and she tried to download an app but got the dreaded 3 questions.

    To fix it I signed into her account on iTunes, ensured that the iphone was authorised to purchase apps and found that she hadn't registered a card for purchases. She entered her card details and tried to download the app again. This time she just had to confirm her card details for purchases from that device and she doesn't get the questions anymore. Hope this helps

  • by pauldy,

    pauldy pauldy Jan 4, 2013 12:18 PM in response to geoffreyfrommerseyside
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    Jan 4, 2013 12:18 PM in response to geoffreyfrommerseyside

    How did you ensure the iphone was authorized topuchase apps?  I've found over the holidays the servers went down seeral times allowing me to get apps downloaded to my ipad without me touching any of my computers.

  • by Alfi,

    Alfi Alfi Jan 5, 2013 3:12 PM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Jan 5, 2013 3:12 PM in response to Aric Bolf

    I dont know why (may be its because i am living in Austria), but today it was the first time i came in touch with these security questions, with my wife`s ipad.

    She had to set up ther questions: We decided to write them dowm somewhere because we want to be sure to have entered them correctly. and to confirm that for later use.

     

     

    My children purchase very often from itunes with "itunes bonus" and they were not confronted to such questions so far.

     

    My question is: Will these 3 security questions to be answered on each purchase or are they made  for resetting the password in case one fogot it?

  • by geoffreyfrommerseyside,

    geoffreyfrommerseyside geoffreyfrommerseyside Jan 6, 2013 3:19 AM in response to pauldy
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    Jan 6, 2013 3:19 AM in response to pauldy

    1 click settings

    2 then iCloud

    3 account

    4 payment info

    5 confirm your payment info

  • by xxxxM0NS7ERxxxx,

    xxxxM0NS7ERxxxx xxxxM0NS7ERxxxx Jan 9, 2013 6:14 PM in response to Aric Bolf
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    Jan 9, 2013 6:14 PM in response to Aric Bolf

    I never picked any security questions but then when I go to buy an app it asks me for them when they have never offered me to have them. Then It says I need to call them to help me with the situation.

  • by geoffreyfrommerseyside,

    geoffreyfrommerseyside geoffreyfrommerseyside Jan 10, 2013 2:20 PM in response to xxxxM0NS7ERxxxx
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    Jan 10, 2013 2:20 PM in response to xxxxM0NS7ERxxxx

    My partner never but we done the following to confirm that you are authorising the iPhone, iPad, mac etc to use you're permitting purchases from that unit.

     

     

    1 click settings

    2 then iCloud

    3 account

    4 payment info

    5 confirm your payment info

     

    Hope it works for you

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