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Neal Bridgens Author

Level 2

194 points

Where do I "type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices"

I'm sure it's been asked and answered 10,000 times already, but can't find a **** thing in these discussions.

On an iPhone 4s, trying to sign into icloud (in icloud settings), I get the message "Apple ID Verification Code Required: type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices."

I get the verification number on an iPad.

Where on earth do I type this code!!!

Pressing "Ok" just puts me back to the sign in page and if I try to sign in it just repeats the process with a new code.

Thanks.

Posted on Feb 6, 2016 11:21 AM

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MAPDXB

Level 1

8 points

Posted on Dec 9, 2016 8:09 PM

Hi, my problem is that i don't get a field to complete. the first time of entering the password it advises code will be sent and enter it after the password, i am then shown the OK button, if i say ok i get the code sent to trusted device, but then don't have anywhere to enter the password and the code. if i close the iCloud and reopen it goes back to the enter password which if i enter the password and verification code it tells me password incorrect and i then go into the same loop again.

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LACAllen

Level 8

43,500 points

Feb 7, 2016 6:36 PM in response to fromsouth

Sorry, but the OP never answered the question of whether he enabled 2FA or not.

>>> That is not intuitive, no matter who engaged the verification process. <<< I take this to mean he did.

Neal Bridgens Author

Level 2

194 points

Feb 7, 2016 7:08 PM in response to Neal Bridgens

Sigh. Thought that worked. Now it's caught in an eternal validation loop.

And I have no idea wether or not I enabled two factor authentication. I'm sitting here with two MacBooks, two iPads, and three iPhones from different generations that are linked to three different AppleID's that have been being used for years. Too many variables for me to have clue about some setting I changed or didn't change somewhere along the line.

About the loop: the iPhone 4s is showing a message "Additional verification required", when I click settings it goes to the account screen waits a few seconds and then shows "terms and conditions". Then if I agree, it tries to verify and then gives the "Apple ID Verification Code Required" screen. But now doesn't send a message to the other devices. Then if I leave it for a second it gives the "Additional verification required" screen and the loop begins again.

Occasionally it crashes the settings screen entirely around about here.

And then 20 seconds later, starts up again.

Ready to throw it out the window.

I did a full restore with load from backup, but I think I now have to do a clean restore.

Great that it's secure, but there comes a point where you just want to scream at it "I'm me! For the love of all that's sacred, I'm me!"

LACAllen

Level 8

43,500 points

Feb 7, 2016 8:22 PM in response to Neal Bridgens

Perhaps I can offer this then...

There is no requirement that the answers to those questions be "right" They can also be repeated...

In other words, one can make the answers to those questions be, in effect, an extra password.

So, pick 3 questions and make the answer to each flugelhorn. One "thing" to remember. As secure as needs be.

Highly unlikely that scheme can be guessed.

Neal Bridgens Author

Level 2

194 points

Feb 7, 2016 8:29 PM in response to LACAllen

Problem with that, is when he gets asked his security questions in three years he'll be totally lost.

I'm happy to use two factor now I get the password thing. But I can't get it to send the verification code.

Clean install - I just don't get it.

Log on to appleid on this (unassociated) macbook generated one on both the iPad and the other (associated) macbook.

Nakoff

Level 1

4 points

Dec 4, 2016 12:18 PM in response to Neal Bridgens

It took me a lot of searching but I have found out what you need to do. When you are prompted for this when say logging into iTunes you enter your password then it will prompt you saying that you must enter your password and two step code. For example of what this would look like would be password123456. I just tested it on my MacBook and it works fine. It was a little confusing for me at first. I hope this was helpful for you.

Apr 10, 2017 7:43 AM in response to Neal Bridgens

I have similar issues too.. I can't open my Facetime on mac. It keeps asking me to type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices. After I clicked OK on my phone and type the password for Facetime again on mac but it keeps repeating the same things... 😕

ManSinha

Level 6

12,177 points

Feb 6, 2016 7:49 PM in response to LACAllen

For some reason OP appears not to be getting the keypad on the phone to key in the verification code sent to the other device

Apr 17, 2017 2:59 AM in response to Neal Bridgens

Dear,

You can switch the two factor verification off,

please check here

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Aug 29, 2017 5:26 AM in response to Neal Bridgens

My iPhone 📱 applied.apple.com

mylevanluong@gmail.com

ManSinha

Level 6

12,177 points

Feb 6, 2016 11:43 AM in response to Neal Bridgens

I just tried to replicate your issue - when I signed into iCloud on my phone it did not ask for a verification code

Can you perhaps post a picture of the message on your screen?

LACAllen

Level 8

43,500 points

Feb 7, 2016 7:31 PM in response to Neal Bridgens

To see what security you are using for your Apple ID.

On your iPad, go to settings > iCloud. Tap on your Apple ID. Then go to password and security.

What do you see there?

Neal Bridgens Author

Level 2

194 points

Feb 7, 2016 8:35 PM in response to Neal Bridgens

Okay, turned 2 factor off. Should work, but I'll try old school instead.

Sure is lucky that we've kept ISIS out of this old man's old iPhone. That would be awful. 😉

Daroad7

Level 1

4 points

Mar 5, 2017 8:24 AM in response to LACAllen

You need to go back and type you Id password and verification number. For example hotdoG7123456. Your password and your verification code. Problem fixed

Daroad7

Level 1

4 points

Mar 5, 2017 8:25 AM in response to Neal Bridgens

Problem fixed

Hieu0132

Level 1

4 points

Apr 4, 2017 9:28 PM in response to Neal Bridgens

Thanks a lot. That works like a charm for me :-O

Where do I "type your password followed by the verification code shown on your other devices"