I am trying to turn off my two step authentication but I keep getting the message we cannot process your request please try again later. what does this mean and is there anything I can do to get out of this irritating loop?

Theres a difference between 2-step auth and verif

Protect your account with two-factor authentication

Apple offers an improved security method called two-factor authentication that’s designed to ensure that you’re the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password. When you enter your Apple ID and password for the first time on a new device, we’ll ask you to verify your identity with a six-digit verification code. This code is displayed automatically on your other devices, or sent to a phone number you trust. Just enter the code to sign in and access your account on the new device. Never share your password or verification code with anyone else.

Two-factor authentication is built directly into iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple’s web sites. It's currently available to iCloud users with at least one device that's using iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan or later and is the default security method for some new Apple IDs created on iOS 10.3 or macOS 10.12.4.

Two-factor authentication is required in order to use certain features that require improved security.

Protect your account with two-step verification

If two-factor authentication isn't available for your account, Apple also offers an older security enhancement called two-step verification. Two-step verification requires you to verify your identity using a four-digit code sent to one of your devices before you can make changes to your Apple ID account information, sign in to iCloud, or make an iTunes, App, or iBooks Store purchase from a new device.

Check for encryption and SSL

All web pages where you can view or change your Apple ID use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to protect your privacy. In Safari, look for in your browser when accessing your account at your Apple ID account page to know your session is fully encrypted and secure.

Does >Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support help..?

oh thank god I'm not alone its totally frustrating what was apple thinking of once again a half thought through idea that locks you in a loop of total baffling irritation. if you find out polar bear please let me know how many more of us is there out there locked in a loop????

What a load of crap! I am done with iTunes and will buy my music from amazon! Totally frustration! Or Music which is actually cheaper! Apple is so afraid some might download a song and not pay for it! That's ok. I will not pay anymore.

Addendum to earlier reply...

what I THINK is the following... 2-FACTOR AUTH is using 6 digit codes. This security measure is embedded and cannot be changed.

2-STEP VERIFICATION is a security measure that older OSs can choose to use and therefore un-choose. you know its 2-SV because it only asks for a 4 digit code to be entered.

heres what I found....looks like 2-sv yes, 2-fa not so much

Do you have a computer set up to be unlocked by your apple watch? If so you need to disable that option first.

It would be nice if they put that in the instructions!!!!

Has any one been able to turn off two step and turn off two factor?

Oops I meant turn off two step and then turn on two factor

It worked 24 hours after changing my notification email I was able to turn off two step and enable two factor.