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janeonjane Author

Level 2

178 points

I WANT TO TURN OFF TWO FACTOR VERIFICATION!!!!! It is a total pain in the butt and I want the option to turn it off. Help!!!!! How can apple not allow us to turn this time-suck feature off? I want to register my frustration.

I WANT TO TURN OFF TWO FACTOR VERIFICATION!!!!! It is a total pain in the butt and I want the option to turn it off. Help!!!!! How can apple not allow us to turn this time-suck feature off? I want to register my frustration. Anyone know how to turn this off???

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), iOS 11.4.1

Posted on Sep 10, 2018 4:31 PM

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IdrisSeabright

Level 10

171,539 points

Posted on Sep 10, 2018 4:45 PM

Once you've had two-factor authentication for more than two weeks, you cannot turn it off.

Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require a higher level of security.

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Perhaps if you explain what problems you're having with it, someone can help you. What are you doing that you're interacting with it more than very rarely?

This is a user-to-user forum. If you want to let Apple know how you feel, use the feedback page:

Product Feedback - Apple

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276 replies

Aug 10, 2019 3:55 PM in response to VickyVan

I'm not really a joiner. But thanks.

Sep 15, 2019 5:10 PM in response to Melelina20

I've only had to us the voice call once. As I had the code entry screen up on the computer, I didn't have any reason to have the code repeated. I don't know if you can.

LACAllen

Level 8

43,506 points

Sep 21, 2019 9:32 PM in response to Lindsdodd

Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/

Oct 2, 2019 3:59 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

same issue here

Oct 2, 2019 4:24 PM in response to Dagansinferno

Into conspiracy theories, I see. There's clearly no way to actually communicate facts to you, so I won't try.

VickyVan

Level 1

4 points

Oct 2, 2019 8:34 PM in response to Michael Black

Micheal,

If you don't care for posts you read in this community, take your elementary annoying- thoughts and type them elsewhere. Seriously, why do you bother? Retorical.

LACAllen

Level 8

43,506 points

Oct 26, 2019 12:25 AM in response to gixymonkey

Apple says that once you have verified a device you never have to do it again. That is a lie.

Apple has never said this.

Oct 26, 2019 8:04 PM in response to LACAllen

Yep, you are right. But anyone googling this issue should be made aware. And this is the first thing that comes up when someone does google.

Oct 26, 2019 9:10 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

I have been guided through the process by apple support. Several times.

Oct 28, 2019 12:14 PM in response to susapix

susapix wrote:

I just do not find the experience of using it is up to Apple's usual high standard.

That must mean you're holding it wrong. ;-)

Nov 19, 2019 1:05 PM in response to MyFeedback

Google has a back up code system. They're one time use codes that you can print out. I don't recall ever having needed them but they say I have eight left. I don't remember how many I started with.