appleTV keeps asking for appleID, password and authentication code circularly

As my previous responses were moderated off this forum, all I can do is thank you profusely for this confirmation and to applaud Apple on its conduct and policy...

Brilliant. It works . Thanks so much

This works. Not impressed with the process Apple has designed here, but this solution does solve the problem.

My point was they should have fixed this three years; the 2FA time limit was too short. My OK, meant don’t I expect that now but glad it’s working again.

Still cannot get this to work...so frustrating....so not Apple 🍏

My software shows 7.5 (8097) but still cannot get to work!

SEE https://discussions.apple.com/profile/CorsairVelo

End of the road....

This worked for me on ATV 3 without disabling 2-factor authentication. You will need to use both the Apple remote and the Remote app on the iPhone to set this up:

1. Make sure your software is up to date. Reset your Apple TV and under Settings, give it the name you want
2. Under Settings, select "Add a remote" (to use the Remote app) which will prompt you to turn on Homesharing. Please do so, and enter your Apple ID and password when prompted
3. You'll receive a 6-digit authentication code on your iPhone, and the Apple TV will ask you for this code. You must enter this code using the physical ATV remote, as the entry box displayed on the iPhone has room for only 4 digits and using that will cause the login to fail. Your Apple TV will now display as a device in the Remote app.

From then on just use the Remote app on your iPhone, including for logging into the iTunes store.

Please let Apple know by reporting here https://www.apple.com/feedback/appletv.html.

Maintaining 2 factor authentication is an important way of keeping devices secure so I avoid turning it off.

There is (apparently) a time limit to enter your password & the generated 2FA code. The following worked for me:

1. type in your password but do not submit, then acquire your authorization code from a second device running iOS, enter that number immediately after your password and submit.
2. I connected my bluetooth keyboard to make entering my 20 character password & 2FA number easier and faster.

I finally got it to work! I read a post saying the password expires after only a few seconds. So I tried typing all of it really fast: password + 6 digit verification code. I suggest using the remote app on your iphone, memorize the verification code and act fast. What a nightmare! Apple doing all necessary for us to purchase a newer version. Good luck!

Completely agree, having the same issue and about to write Apple TV off. The verification code is just putting me loops and not letting rent anything. This needs to be fixed immediately too many other choices out there.

This did help. I struggled with the 6 digit code not knowing whether to add a space but nothing worked until I read this tip. The 6 digit must expire quickly. So….I added my password (the normal apple ID password) then selected the "allow" option on my trusted device, got the 6 digit code and quickly added right after my password with no spaces and all is good.

If you're using two factor authentication with any device that requires Apple ID (like your phone) then all devices that use Apple ID must also comply.

Follow the steps above and enter user ID and password, but do not enter. Then use your phone to generate a new 6 digit authentication code. Type the 6 digits on to the end of your password (NO SPACES) and then enter. It should work.