How to turn off two factor authentication?
You can’t.
(Sorry for the “harsh-sounding” reality)
What makes you think that you need to do so?
So … since you’re going to have to “live with it” …
Recommend that you carefully review and thoroughly digest the two fairly important and informative articles linked below.
Pay particularly close attention to thoughtfully selecting and setting up Trusted Numbers … these become critical when you need to regain access to your account (e.g. lost, damaged, or stolen device).
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
and
Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support
Your problem isn't clear. What does going into "the store" have to do with two-factor authentication? Once the iPads are logged into iCloud, you should almost never have to use the 2FA code again. You should also not be using your personal Apple ID on the church iPads. You should set up an Apple ID specifically for them.
See here for instructions on how to set up trusted devices and numbers:
You can’t turn off 2 factor authentication. Apple requires it for all Apple ID accounts.
not being able to turn this off is unacceptable.
You can find it acceptable or not. But you still can't turn it off.
The Trust this browser seems to run out after a couple of days.
It runs out if cookies are deleted.
No one here can make any changes in the system. Let Apple know how you feel here:
Yes, the un-enrollment option only applies to existing AppleIDs not previously used with 2FA and that update to 2FA. Those have a 2 week window to un-enroll in the updated security system. Any new AppleID made now is required to use Apple 2FA. It has been that way for awhile now.
You cannot. Apple requires 2FA on AppleIDs. Once an AppleID is enrolled in 2FA, it cannot be in-enrolled.
The only way to get rid if it is to sign your AppleID out of Apple services and never use those Apple services for anything again. But as long as you’re using your AppleID for Apple service accounts, it will have 2FA enabled.
Your choice is not to use Apple online services, in which case you don’t need an AppleID at all.
There is only one way out of it. Logout of your current Apple ID on your phone. Login to your current account at icloud.com and remove your phone from the list of devices. Erase the phone completely so it starts up as new. Create a new email account somewhere. Create a new Apple ID using that new email address. Set up the phone using that new account. Never choose to activate 2FA (you will be urged to constantly).
2FA isn't a trivial function. Learn to use it instead of fighting something that exists for your benefit.
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
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
It’s useless posting in here because the “geniuses” in here like “LACAllen, Michael Black, and IdrisSeabright” don’t really care. They just keep supporting the 2 factor authentication and making sarcastic remarks. The only thing you can do to turn off 2 factor authentication is this. IF it’s been less than 2 weeks since it was turned on either by you or Apple, look for the email you received titled “Two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple ID” and look for the link in the email worded “return to your previous security settings” and click or tap the link. That will let you opt out. I just did it and it worked for me. It WILL make you change your password and ask you security questions but it seems to be the only option... for now.
Deanarnicu wrote:
I managed to turn it off!!! Yaaaay!
It has to be done within the first two weeks.
Open the email Apple sends to verify that you turned it on and there is an option to turn it off.
They try to scare you by saying "Only click here if you don't recognize the telephone number used to set up "Two factor authentication" and they also warn that any apps or programs that use two factor authentication will be unaccessible.
Do it anyway unless you have Apple Pay which insists on two factor authentication. Im glad I didn't get that.
No, you didn’t ‘manage’ to turn it off. It’s clearly stated that once you turn it on you have 14 days until it becomes permanent.
nicholasfromzephyrhills wrote:
Please turn off the two factor ID it is causing a major problem in the system
If you have had it enabled for more than 2 weeks, it cannot be turned off. Perhaps if you tell us what problems you're having with it, we can help you resolve them.
Nobody here in the user forums can do anything about anyone’s AppleID and Apple’s security requirements for using one.
And if you did not enable 2FA, then someone who knows your AppleID and password did, or someone who has access to your devices did so. Or, you created your AppleID relatively recently in which case it was enabled when created as new AppleIDs require it - it is not optional.
Regardless, you cannot disable it now. It has nothing to do with the physical device you purchased. It is used to protect your online service accounts and their data stored with Apple.
As it’s been said multiple times in the previous 159 pages of this thread. It’s Apples decision on how to secure the service they offer. Two factor authentication is industry standard now. If you don’t want it create a new, stronger security feature.
Lastly, Apple does tell you you won’t be able to turn it on off. It’s your responsibility to read the support article that explain Apple’s two factor authentication process and options. Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
roshtum wrote:
I don’t need two factor authentication Security
Even if you feel you do not need it yourself, Apple has decided they wish it on all users who choose to use their online services. It is Apple’s hardware you access when you sign into iCloud or login to the Book, App or Music stores and your account information is thus stored on Apple’s hardware. Apple has apparently decided that use of their services need 2 factor logins to help ensure the security of the data stored on Apple’s hardware.
All online service providers have the right to set the security features required for access to their online services. Apple requires a password (with certain requirements on length and complexity) and 2 factor authentication for access to their services. Users don’t get a say in how they login to Apple’s provided online services.
When you enabled 2FA, Apple sent you an email. There is a link in that email to disable 2FA as long as you're still within 14 days of having turned it on.
How to turn off two factor authentication?
