HT204152: Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID
Learn about Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID
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Apr 13, 2016 12:59 PM in response to C_J_Wby FoxFifth,I think you actually have two-factor authentication, not the older two-step verification.
Here is a link to information on the newer one that I believe you have: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
With the previous two-step, you would be given the option of which device to send the code to. With the newer two-factor, a code goes out to all of your trusted devices.
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Apr 13, 2016 1:19 PM in response to FoxFifthby C_J_W,I think you could be right, probably got my self a bit confused with the two. So is there no way that I can get the code sent just to my iPhone?
I thought I had two-step verification on too but don't remember getting a recovery code and certainly there's no where on my account page where I can generate a new one as apparently I should be able to.
Sorry - seem to have got myself in a right old confused state here!!
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Apr 13, 2016 4:10 PM in response to C_J_Wby FoxFifth,Re the confusion -- with the name of the newer two-factor authentication similar to the older two-step verification and their purpose being the same, you aren't alone in confusing them. With the newer system I'm not aware of any way of specifying where the code goes -- it goes to all trusted devices. This surprised me at first as I was used to the older system where it asked each time. The newer system doesn't need to ask and I don't see any downside.