How to turn off two factor authentication?

Thanks.

MDM would resolve our issues, however when we looked at this with Apple Business Australia several years ago using the MDM with our existing and new telco acquired hardware was expressly described as not an option (and this was a deal breaker).

Likewise, at the time of setting up our apple id, 2fa was optional but has since become compulsory, hence the 2 week period had well and truly lapsed. Hardware is geographically spread throughout one of the world's largest countries. Recall of this is a challenge.

What does your email have to do with being able to get a phone signal? Or 2 factor authentication? You don't need a phone signal for 2 FA; all you need is an internet connection. 2FA does not use voice or SMS except as a fallback. The primary authentication method uses your Internet connection and your Apple ID. That's why it works on devices that don't have cellular access at all, like iPads, iPod Touches and Macs.

And yes, security is a pain. But having your identity stolen is a much bigger pain.

This now disables older devices which do not support two factor e.g. older iOS devices running iOS 5 (maybe iOS 6 too?), adding more electronic waste into our environment.

I have always repaired, upgraded and furthered the life of older machines wherever possible (since 1995). This move is forced obsoletion.

Please give us back the option to disable two-factor and extend the lifetime of Apple devices.

Thanks

No, it doesn't disable any devices, no matter how old. You should educate yourself on it before making inane and incorrect comments on it. As a start, it has nothing to do with machines. It protects Apple IDs, not devices. And it can be used with any device capable of logging in to an Apple ID.

OK, let ME clarify, since you didn't bother to do the research. On older devices you append the 2FA code to the passcode when signing in. See-->Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

Specifically:

What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?

If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions—like an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)—you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification code from a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field.

Oh wow, thank you.

That is what the prompt said, but it wasn't explicit. It says enter appleID 'followed' by 2fa code, hence I was waiting for a 2nd dialogue that never came.

Appending two strings together is a bit of a hacky workaround, users will definitely get confused/frustrated without clear instruction. Maybe if you could write the prompts for the developers.

thanks again.

You're welcome, and I apologize for the tone of my replies. I've used other 2 factor authentication sites that worked this way, so it was familiar to me. I can see how it isn't clear in the instructions.

cry more and sell them, it's a security improvement. Once you pay for apple products you're accepting terms and conditions but I'm pretty sure you're that kind of ppl who only tap I agree and doesn't even read.

I was not told at the time that I could turn it off in the 1st few days... and now its too late. When we TRAVEL we aren't carrying all our machines. Usually just one. So if I am abroad with iffy telephone reception we are lost. Right? Please have an option to turn OFF AUTHENTIFICATION. Please put in that option Now. When we saw the 2 words Verification and Authentificaiton they sound the same. They are not - you can cancel Verification and not Authentification. Why not tell us that at the top of each page that mentions Authentificaiton? I'm stuck now with this dumb system.

Right now sitting with a new iPad (which does not react at all ) and an iPhone which just showed the Map and no places to put in the numbers. NO spaces for the numbers on the MacBook either.

You can change this system, really you can.

Just get rid of Authentifcation or let us sign out of it. NOW

Well we can't turn Authentication off but I think the lovely Apple people can. (I'm not being sarcastic, I do know they can do wonders)

I will be going to Turkey so was planning to just take the iPad. I do see now I can't just take one machine with me (ie an iPad). I've got to have another with me... Two machines to set up for a new country etc. Two machines for the "2FA" . So Two new SIM cards and 2 set-ups... I wonder what the sensible people who only have ONE machine have to do? Good luck to you all, G

And once again, Apple 2 factor authentication has nothing at all to do with protecting your device.

It is an additional security feature to protect your online login AppleID and associated online content you have with Apple under that AppleID.

altman51 wrote:

Two factor authentication is the PITTS!!! HATE IT. Thinking of getting rid of all my apple products.

Perhaps if you explained the problem you're having with 2FA, someone could help you learn to use such that it would be less annoying. However, no one here particularly cares whether or not you continue to use Apple products.

This is the worst feature. Please allow users the ability to control their own phone. Two factor does nothing but cause problems. And it's totally useless if you are trying to using iCloud to find your phone.

elisros27 wrote:

And it's totally useless if you are trying to using iCloud to find your phone.

What do you mean by "trying to use iCloud on your phone"? You can access all the iCloud features from apps on your phone and it's all done without any additional code. There's rarely a need to try to log into iCloud through a browser. Perhaps if you explain exactly what it is you're trying to do, someone could help you figure out an easier way to do it.

Very unhappy that Apple does not give its customers the ability to make its own decisions regarding two-factor authentication.

I have 6 Apple products in use and anytime I want to make changes it's a major hassle. VERY UNHAPPY!