How to turn off two factor authentication?
Why can’t someone who fully understands 2FA produce a simple flow chart as I think this would resolve many of the issues raised here.
Like this? Not a flow chart, but 4 really simple steps for those who will read.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204974
Plan A
Plan B
leave the final decision up to the USER/OWNER of the iPhone/iPad and also allow the USER/OWNER of the device to change their mind if they choose to?
Don't use an Apple service requiring 2FA. Entirely your choice.
Why can’t Apple explain it in simple terms that everyone can understand
Like this?
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204915
It seems useless to have 2FA if the prompt appears on the exact same device being authenticated.
2FA protects the account you are wanting to access, not the device it arrives on. If a thief is on your home screen, they already bypassed your passcode and have access to most anything. If your device is locked, they can't make use of the code.
Apple 2FA should allow clear and easy identification of where the confirmation code will be sent with a wide variety of targets which are not the device in use.
Like this?
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204974
But you “helpful geniuses” don’t tell people about that, do you?
Fun Fact. We did. A long time ago as we keep saying.
They CAN CHOOSE if they opt out within the 2 week period and return to their previous settings. But you “helpful geniuses” don’t tell people about that, do you?
The answer you just revealed was shared Sept 18, 2018 (22 MONTHS AGO and the same day the question was asked). and is shown at the top of every page in this 128 page "discussion". as an Apple Recommended answer.
EVERY page. On account of it being helpful, accurate and timely and stuff. It is copied from a Support Article (HT204195) provided by Apple and.findable on the Google by searching for "turn off apple 2fa"
No one participating in this thread or reading it had any hand in creating or implementing two-factor authentication. If you want to let Apple know how you feel, use the feedback page:
Meanwhile, if you're being asked for the 2FA code more than every couple of weeks, I'd say there's something wrong. You might want to explore what that is.
jonathanjturrell wrote:
And Apple no longer offers 24 hour chat on their support page? What's that about?
They never did offer 24 hour chat. And least not as long as I've been using the forum, but that's only 14 years. But you can call them Apple phone contacts, and if you use the Contact Support link at the top of this page you can have them call you.
But what does your post have to do with two factor authentication, the subject of this thread?
betty119 wrote:
Thanks for your reply. I do not share an Apple ID with anyone, and I did not set up the two-factor myself.
One of the guys in my Apple Store told me today that it's a "requirement" that was included in the new Mojave OS. However, I updated to Mojave right when it came out, and the two-factor did not appear on my devices until this week.
At this point, I guess it's moot, since it can't be uninstalled.
If it's less than 14 days since 2FA was activated on your account you CAN disable it.
You should have received an email from apple that reads something like:
| Dear [name redacted], |
| Thank you for enabling two-factor authentication for your Apple ID (g•••••@mac.com). |
| Two-factor authentication is an additional layer of security designed to ensure that you are the only person who can access your account, even if someone else knows your password. This significantly improves the security of your Apple ID and helps protect the photos, documents and other data you store with Apple. For more information please read Two-factor authentication for Apple ID. |
| If you did not enable two-factor authentication and believe that an unauthorised person has access to your account, you can return to your previous security settings. This link and your Apple ID security questions will expire on 21 October 2018. |
Find that email and click the link that returns you to your previous security settings.
Job done
I had entered my phone number, but Apple elected to restrict it to only Apple devices. I don't usually carry 2 Macbooks around with me, but i always carry my Android phone.
So, set your Android number up as a trusted number. You can have the code sent as and SMS or the system can call you.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
I have my office (landline) phone set up as a trusted number.
I agree 100 percent. They think they can tell us what is best for us when it comes to Security. I don’t know anyone who,likes this.
Lots of people do. I do. I so rarely have to interact with it that the increased security is well worth it.
They don’t listen. They don’t care. Someone thought this was a good idea and it doesn’t matter what we want. We are stuck with this horror!
Apple (I assume that's who you mean by "they") are certainly not listening here. This is a user-to-user technical support forum. If you want them to know how you feel, use the feedback link:
have absolutely no need for Two Factor Authentication. No financial info, I don't shop on my phone or make purchases from iTunes or the App Store. I don't carry my phone in my hand everywhere I go or use it constantly. I use it as a phone. I don't even have email saved on it. I use it to make calls, text, as an alarm clock, camera and for directions.
You're making the same incorrect assumption most of the people who have difficulty with 2FA make. It is not designed to protect your phone (or your Mac or any other piece of hardware). It is designed to protect your Apple ID.
Unless there is something amiss, you should rarely have to enter the 2FA code on your phone. The only time I had to enter it was when I originally set it up. If you have only one Apple device, you should have a phone number (landline or mobile) set up as a trusted number. When are you seeing a request for the code on your phone? If you explain, someone may be able to help you figure out what's going on.
I suggest that you review Apple's documentation:
How to turn off TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION?
As has been explained in this thread (repeatedly), if you've had it for more than 14 days, you cannot.
How to manage my subscriptions?
Assuming you mean apps subscriptions, see this article:
View, change, or cancel your subscriptions - Apple Support
If you mean something else, please explain.
This two factor should not be forced on any of us. We should have the opportunity to opt out at any time. I don’t like it at all. It creates far too many obstacles. However, I have come to the conclusion that Apple really doesn’t care.
Well, I can tell you that they're not reading here for opinions. Use the feedback page to let them know how you feel:
Meanwhile, if you explain what the obstacles are that you're facing, perhaps someone can help you figure out how to work around them.
I've believed for a long time that people should need a license to use the Internet, and have to pass a test on basic security and how to read instructions. Like these-->Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support which are also in the user guide and are displayed when you go to enable 2FA.
Sorry, but you can use the Recovery method to recover your account, so, again, you are misinformed:
If I can't sign in, how do I regain access to my account?
If you can’t sign in, access a trusted device, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account.
Account recovery is an automatic process designed to get you back in to your account as quickly as possible while denying access to anyone who might be pretending to be you. It might take a few days—or longer—depending on what specific account information you can provide to verify your identity.
From this support article: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
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Never ever ever am I getting another Iphone, and Never ever ever are we getting back together Apple!
Apple isn't reading here. If you want them to know you're breaking up with them. use the feedback page:
How to turn off two factor authentication?
