How to turn off two factor authentication?

anything said against Apple is considered an attack

I think if you read carefully, "we" defend the mandate of the community, not Apple.

I do not care how angry or disappointed you may be in Apple or its code. I do care that you respect this i not the place to air those feelings. It is maddening when it takes 70+ pages of a discussion for that to sink in.

If the purpose of this forum was to defend Apple, I would not participate.

down to Apples poor coding as stated by the original author of this post

The original author of this post said no such thing. Facts matter.

The-wolf wrote:

it works well if you only have 1 or 2 of the latest devices as for having multiple devices well you’ve had it it’s just too intrusive and unreliable and don’t ever let device lose connection then it’s a total disaster

I have six devices, plus I regularly log into these forums from a Windows computer. I have no problems with it. Of course, I have carefully read and re-read the support documents. I set up a trusted phone number in the event I lose the use of every single Apple device I own.

this is crazy ... thankfully I caught the issue in the 2 wk grace period for my new iPod. I use an android phone due to how big brother apple is... so this was just a reminder I am thankful I stopped after trying 1 iPhone.

LauraCro wrote:

this is crazy ... thankfully I caught the issue in the 2 wk grace period for my new iPod. I use an android phone due to how big brother apple is... so this was just a reminder I am thankful I stopped after trying 1 iPhone.

You should always use the device that best meets your needs.

I’m sure like many others you find 2FA useful and I agree when it works it works well but if like me you constantly work in poor service areas it simply doesn’t sometimes asking to sign in many times in just one hour as for trusted devices I have set up many and read everything about the subject and even had online support but the problem is still there so whilst I wouldn’t suggest anyone turn it off if it works for you but just need the option to turn it off when it fails or any suggestions as to how to solve the problems

What are you even doing that it is “asking to sign in many times in just one hour”? Sign in where, for what purpose?

I need a code at most once a month or less and I have 2 Macs, 3 iPads and 2 iPhones in use.

The-wolf wrote:

I’m sure like many others you find 2FA useful and I agree when it works it works well but if like me you constantly work in poor service areas it simply doesn’t sometimes asking to sign in many times in just one hour as for trusted devices I have set up many and read everything about the subject and even had online support but the problem is still there so whilst I wouldn’t suggest anyone turn it off if it works for you but just need the option to turn it off when it fails or any suggestions as to how to solve the problems

Like Michael, I generally only need a code about once a month. Something is amiss with your devices or accounts. But, that doesn't mean the system is broken.

I don't think it so dumb. This site has not been able to help with this intrusive security system. I have had great difficulty trying to swap my data to other mediums and nobody on this site has been able to help. I see many others with similar issues. Why does Apple insist that once you have switched it on you cannot change your mind? It seems to me that Apple are doing exactly what the 'Big Brother' analogy suggests. I have now moved all personal data and passwords to an analogue system where I have much more control. When I can afford it, I shall be moving completely over to analogue.

Most of the responses here do not seem to question the efficacy of 2FA but simply dent there is an issue, or suggest there is a problem with the complainant. Again all the signs of Big Bro. I suggest most of the responses are Bots.

This site has not been able to help with this intrusive security system.

Not what this site is for. The community has no influence beyond education.

Why does Apple insist that once you have switched it on you cannot change your mind?

This "exact" type of question is not permitted here. You must have blown past that part of the terms and conditions you agreed to to be posting.

1. 1. do not post Submissions about non-technical topics, including: Discussion of Apple policies or procedures or Apple’s moderation of the Site.

And since facts matter : you can change your mind within the 14 day period after enabling it. If it's intrusive on day 30, it was intrusive on days 1 though 14.

Most of the responses here do not seem to question the efficacy of 2FA but simply dent there is an issue, or suggest there is a problem with the complainant.

You seem smart enough to note: we don't care about the complaint or complainant. We don't position that 2FA is right or wrong. There is no way I will accept that the mechanics, the using of 2FA, is intrusive. If it is for you, there is another element involved. This makes the intrusive-ness being called out, a philosophical point, hence the dumb Big Brother comparison. A true overlord would not offer opt-in or a narrow-windowed opt-out. it would just be there.

What we do position is THIS IS NOT THE PLACE FOR THIS DISCUSSION. Complainants don't accept this, despite having agreed to be bound by those restrictions when joining this TECHNICAL SUPPORT community.

Apple's yard. Apple's rules. If that offends you, I suggest you stop coming here.

I am sure there are myriad other opportunities online to collectively bemoan the limits of iOS on your freedoms.

this stupid thing caused my phone two completely get rid of all access to my company emails its taken Microsoft on my laptop and my phone over a week to figure out the problem especially because it booted me out from my security cameras because cox dosent support that

Azwlfboy wrote:

this stupid thing caused my phone two completely get rid of all access to my company emails its taken Microsoft on my laptop and my phone over a week to figure out the problem especially because it booted me out from my security cameras because cox dosent support that

No idea what you’re talking about. What does Microsoft email services have to do with your AppleID?

None of those options work for me. How about allowing an email address to receive authentication numbers? So if I lose my phone and need to log in to use "find my phone"...

I live alone, don't work and don't use google for anything. What is your answer for me?

aquamaewest wrote:

I live alone, don't work and don't use google for anything. What is your answer for me?

Google has nothing to do with Apple's 2FA. 2FA will work fine even if you use nothing by Google.

ramiro52 wrote:

We should have the option to decide for our self. I am not sure about apple anymore.

Online services have never worked that. They all set their own rules for access. They set the rules for minimally acceptable passwords, security questions, PINs, physical dongles, voice recognition, and yes two factor logins if they decide to use those. As the legally culpable agents storing your data, the company offering the service always has (and always had) the right to set whatever access rules they deem necessary. They also get to set the rules for minimal acceptable information to recover accounts if you forget your own account’s login information.

You’re only choice as a consumer is which online services you decide to use.

Your two factor identification does not work! I have spent 2 hours painstakingly entering my password and the verification number into Apple TV. Apple TV has been heavily advertised so I thought I would try it but it is nit worth the frustration and time. I’m tossing it and moving to Fire TV. The last straw was not being able to turn the two factor ID off, which was one of the recommended solutions.