How to turn off two factor authentication?

But I don’t even understand how that triggers a need for a 2FA code so frequently? I could work on my devices in airplane mode for days or weeks without needing a code. Even after not accessing these forums for days in a row, as long as the cookie hasn’t expired, when I do log back in, I don’t need a 2FA code.

Even in an area with weak internet connection, what is someone doing that requires their AppleID and a 2FA code so often?

Absolute not I’m sure Apple have some excellent security staff on board.

this was not my statement I said I that 2FA only supports security for Apple and our accounts it does not protect the devices which are easily hacked from being exploited leaving any 2FA useless as the info is taken from its source. Protect the device and don’t use over air hand shakes this is the point. There is absolutely no totally secure internet encryption and Bluetooth is even worse yet most leave it on even when not in use so to sum up Apple 2FA is well meant and quite secure but it’s not really useable in the real world as far to intrusive. It has improved recently but is still the worst 2FA available

just try working in places with no internet and see how many times it wants you to sign in even when you don’t need any connection then come back and tell me your experience as I feel for certain your attitude will change. Myself and many others live with this abomination on a daily basis why with today’s technology are we using over air hand shakes al all NFC far safer and zero live connection to anywhere

If there is no internet then there is no access to any online services that you could use your AppleID with anyway?

Like I said, I can and have put my devices in airplane mode - no WiFi, no cellular - for days without ever being prompted for a code since there is no online access to sign into anything with an AppleID. I spend several weeks in a cabin this summer in the Smokey mountains with no WiFi and only a very poor and weak cellular signal in some places. Yet again, never was once prompted for a 2FA code.

So I’ll ask again, what exactly is it - what Apple online service(s) or Apple app that you need to constantly keep signing into? Even these forums, as long as you’re accepting cookies, don’t need one unless the device is rebooted, Safari history cleared or it’s been several days since your last login. Once signed in, iCloud doesn’t need one, even if your device has no internet connection for a period of time. Same thing for the App, Music, Book stores. As long as you have not signed out, you don’t need a code again.

I’m not saying Apple 2FA isn’t secure, in fact it’s better than many others but the others don’t make a nuisance of them selves like the Apple system does. What I am saying is that any over air hand shake is unsafe and unreliable. So why isn’t more device protection provided rather than just protecting themselves.

2FA isn’t the safest option and as such should not be forced on everyone regardless of its faults.

Apple spend too much time with computers they lost the human touch, people need choices and and they need explanations of new unwanted systems prior to multilateral implementation.

All companies and organisations hold far too much of our personal data already and then we cry when it all gets hacked.

protect the source your own device 2FA serves no purpose in its protection whatsoever.

The-wolf wrote:

Absolute not I’m sure Apple have some excellent security staff on board.

this was not my statement I said I that 2FA only supports security for Apple and our accounts it does not protect the devices which are easily hacked from being exploited leaving any 2FA useless as the info is taken from its source.

2FA was never supposed to protect your device. That is not its purpose. So, the fact that it doesn't work for that is hardly surprising.

Doesn’t stop it telling me constantly that I’m not signed even when typing notes or taking any pictures it’s a complete pain and although it got better it’s still intrusive and unreliable.

why do I need to be signed in even when I’m off air ??? Device has been checked at Apple and account checked with Apple and no faults found, I even reset the phone and set it up as new with no restore from previous and the problems are still there.

i have 13 Apple devices and they all suffer the same even the new iPad Pro 12.9 and iPhone XR

Your experience is atypical. Most people do just fine. I've taken an iPhone, iPad and Mac to the middle of nowhere in a foreign country where the was almost no cell service and no other internet access (except when we drove 40 miles into town). I never got asked for my Apple ID or 2FA code.

I'm not denying you have a problem. I'm not saying I know what it is. But, it really is a problem, not a fault with 2FA.

I have 2 newer ipads & a 4 year old macbook and no idea (an neither have Apple Support resolved this) why Apple's 2FA regularly seeks authentication from one of the other devices (all non cellular). My assumption is that 2FA is designed around Iphone and Apple's 2FA was not completely thought-out for non-cellular users.

A less dogmatic (opt out) approach would have been wiser, since as a business or productivity tool the user is highly likely to be inconveniently tripped up by Apple's 2FA.

This makes Apple products unsuitable for business or professional environments, and more suitable as toys or entertainment platforms.

Potential buyers should be alerted to these facts prior to purchase.

I agree in principle, however the devices themselves are ok for most uses it’s just 2FA that’s causing all the problems.

prior to 2FA in Apple form these were highly recommended for business and professional use. Apple have poorly designed and implemented there version of 2FA and not giving any alternative is not the answer.

we should as always accept that 2FA from Apple is security for them and not for us.

The device itself should be protected at source. Any over air hand shake is potentially dangerous.

The constant intrusions of 2FA does as you say now very much make these devices aimed at the masses of social media users and leads then far away from the professional creative devices they were intended to be.

Once again, Madam Allen, you were kind enough to place the responsibility on the customers. And once again, your statement is false. The amount of "research" required to understand how Apple's 2FA works is excessive. Basically, you've got to buy the product and learn the hard way.

And as far as you statement is concerned, there's an old adage, "A wise man once said ... nothing!"

Ask yourself, "What did I gain or how did I help by again blaming the customer, this time for inadequate research?"

And once again, your statement is false.

There is a difference between accusing me of a false statement and not liking my statement.

A wise man once said ... nothing!

et tu?

100s of million 2FA users are using it without issue. Most probably don't "like" it.

I completely agree as to lack of available information re 2FA and find it totally intrusive and the simple fact that we can’t disable it when it’s causing problems, I think this is the bigger issue.

I must say 2FA has improved slightly but is still not really useable on a day to day basis.

I understand Apples lack of information to a degree in terms of security, however it’s security for them not us, and still requires an over air transaction which although reasonably secure in Apple case it like all over air hand shakes is potentially dangerous.

There are far safer forms of security for devices and online.

why not rolling code NFC which requires no connection over air, Apple don’t use technology that’s best for us they want absolute control and I’m afraid it could damage an otherwise excellent product and platform.

It’s not a case of like or dislike, It’s just the lack of choice, when something isn’t working we should be able to disable it.

like it or not security is necessary but it needs to work and be invisible in function.

apple 2FA fails in this in its present form.

As I have said before it’s a great idea in principle but has too many faults to be forced upon people.

it has improved slightly in recent months But it is still too intrusive and unreliable for daily use.

i have seen comments in regards to not being forced to use 2Fa and these claims are simply untrue as to use the device to its advertised potential you must have 2FA enabled, so yet again Apple domination and absolute control.

even if it doesn’t work.

i use 2FA on many other accounts and platforms but they all work and never interrupt me mid sessions which unfortunately Apples version does frequently.

Lots of wonderful two-factor authenticity authentification is on this mind along beside a group of people who have helped me so much in life for years ///how Blessed of a person So nice that two-factor stays on . When did Apple give us the privilege of not controlling our phone security? Oh yeah when that piece of their Logo went missing, CRUNCH!!!! Stays on &

can’t be turned off . The show is over besides until we don’t need a cell phone anymore .

thanks ~ apple.