How to turn off two factor authentication?
When I go to my account, I see no apparent way to "return to [your] previous settings" and I can't turn off 2FA.
I understood completely or you would not be asking this question. I guided you to this point and it seems things aren't working as designed.
And what did Apple Support suggest when you contacted them?
https://support.apple.com/contact
Please do read the Terms of Use which you and all of us agreed to:
https://discussions.apple.com/terms
It would be helpful if everyone actually read and followed them; simply ask a technical question and you will get a technical answer. If you do not like it, ignore it - instead of questioning the validity or the motives of the poster. We do not need nor appreciate a psycho-analysis and it also violates the terms here. We get upset when people become confrontational or decide to have issues with our volunteer efforts or presentations. Those opinions are irrelevant - we are trying to share our knowledge and personal experience with a device or feature and you are getting free technical help. An appropriate response in that case would be "that did not work, any other ideas? or I'll contact Apple support" rather than judging us. We do not work for Apple, we do not get paid, and we can choose which problem to try to help with (if we are knowledgeable with it).
I am referring to people that are actually seem to be struggling with features
What is the struggle with this topic?
Question - How do I turn off 2FA?
Answer on page 1 - You can't after 14 days.
Feedback link offered = Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/
Every other comment has been in anger, frustration, and about the policy of not being able to turn it off.
Your point about users being overwhelmed by technology in general and Apple in particular is valid.
Not for this conversation.
If you have struggles with how to use 2FA, start a separate conversation.
This reply not directed to anyone in particular.
Had the person not had 2FA on, the other person who knows both their Apple ID and password would have gotten into their account with no way to stop them, or even a notice it had happened. By forcing an authorization code, they couldn't get in.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
“What if I can't access a trusted device or didn't receive a verification code?
If you're signing in and don’t have a trusted device handy that can display verification codes, you can have a code sent to your trusted phone number via text message or an automated phone call instead. Click Didn't Get a Code on the sign in screen and choose to send a code to your trusted phone number. You can also get a code directly from Settings on a trusted device. Learn how to get a verification code.
If you use iOS 11.3 or later on your iPhone, you might not need to enter a verification code. In some cases, your trusted phone number can be automatically verified in the background on your iPhone. It’s one less thing to do, and your account is still protected with two-factor authentication.“
With any two factor login system, you have to have access to one of the methods supported for codes. If the system uses SMS, you’ll need your cell phone. If it uses email, you’ll need a device to access that email account. If it uses trusted devices, you’ll need one of those. But every two factor login system does not offer unlimited means of receiving codes. Google uses SMS or email, but doesn’t offer registering trusted devices nor offers automated voice codes. Most banks still only use SMS for codes, etc. They all have some limits on how you can get codes.
Actually, there is. You just need to read it:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915
See under the FAQs towards the bottom of the page.
"Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?"
ios_is_a_pain wrote:
You need to have two devices every time you do something relating to your account, the device you are changing and an authentication device. So if you are travelling, don't forget to take both devices with you.
That statement indicates you don't understand how 2FA works. You don't always need to have two devices. The "two" in 2FA doesn't refer to devices, it refers to "factors". In this case, the factors are your password and the six-digit code. You can do both on one device.
On iOS device, you shouldn't need to be using 2FA very often. If I have to use it on my iPhone more than once every couple of months, that's a lot.
Before you start making more misstatements, you should take the trouble to learn more about how it works:
I'm sure you guys are doing the best you can. Consider doing better.
I try to do the best I can and do not appreciate your personal attacks.
It might be a good time for you to read the ToU here:
https://discussions.apple.com/terms
The only time it should be asking you for a verification code from another device is when signing into iCloud on a device for the first time. Once signed into iCloud on a device, it becomes a trusted device, and should receive codes directly itself. It should only ever again ask for a code from another device if you sign out of iCloud (removing that device from your trusted devices) and then try to sign back into iCloud on it (thus trying to add it back to your trusted devices).
All of my 7 devices are trusted devices under my AppleID. I have never been asked to get a code from another device when using any of them. 2FA codes, by default, are sent, simultaneously, as encrypted iCloud notifications to all the trusted devices linked to your AppleID via your iCloud account.
I know several people who do not own iPhones but readily and without problem use 2FA with their AppleID on their Mac.
Since Apple’s AppleID 2FA is specifically designed around iCloud it clearly is NOT designed around the iPhone as a specific, expected nor even required device.
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
“Trusted devices
A trusted device is an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 and later, or Mac with OS X El Capitan and later that you've already signed in to using two-factor authentication. It’s a device we know is yours and that can be used to verify your identity by displaying a verification code from Apple when you sign in on a different device or browser. An Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later can receive verification codes when you sign in with your Apple ID, but cannot act as a trusted device for password resets.”
The-wolf wrote:
Further to this downfall of Apples credibility over 2FA, It’s not just about the service it’s the overall attitude of Apple and it care towards its customers.
That is feedback you should be providing to Apple.
We're told this ISN'T an Apple site. We're told Apple DOESN'T monitor or assist on this site. We're told this is an ALL-VOLUNTEER site over which Apple exercises no control.
Now we're told "Apple hosts remove posts".
It appears our travels have taken us to "Credibility Gap".
There is no credibility gap. You need to actively participate here for some time to figure it out - and by participating I mean do something worthwhile such as helping and solving other users' problems.
So, this site is NOT Apple support. In that sense, Apple does NOT participate.
However, this site is owned and run by Apple employees (hosts) who make sure the forums run smoothly and will remove/edit posts that violate the ToU. But, these employees are NOT technical support, they simply have the task to run these sites. Those employees do NOT offer technical support.
And, here is the ToU which will explain some of that:
https://discussions.apple.com/terms
every user has the right to decide how to use the services provided by that company
Exactly right. Use 2FA or don't.
Apple now provides 2FA on all accounts. Use it or not.
What you don't have is the right to dictate how a private company offers its service(s).
Offer feedback, Voice your concern. Don't flood this technical support community with off topic debates about Apple Policy.
Feedback for Apple goes here >>> https://www.apple.com/feedback/
Wonderlandchick wrote:
This is ridiculous. I DO NOT WANT to use two factor authentication. I do not do ANY banking or keep CCs on my phone so I should have the right to NOT use this function.
Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/
motormounts wrote:
We cannot use our Apple ID - iCloud email with Microsoft. Sorry Apple. One of you has to go. BYE BYE APPLE!
Yes you can my angry friend.
You also need an app specific password to give to Outlook.
See >>> https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204397
Come on Apple let us make the choices about our security. As an Apple customer for 30 years, this is seriously getting e to rethink some of those choices
Feedback for Apple goes here >>> http://www.apple.com/feedback/
How to turn off two factor authentication?
