How do I turn 2 factor authentication OFF

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How do I turn 2 factor authentication OFF

I can't turn OFF 2 factor authentication and its annoying me no end.

I have one device an iPhone 6s Plus that's it no other devices but it won't authentic me and keeps asking to sign in to another frigging device.

If I'd have known that I would need another device to authentic I wouldn't have enabled it, I should have been told this prior.

I go to appleid.com sign in and it tells me I have 2 factor authentication turned ON but there is nowhere to turn it OFF, I can't turn it OFF on the iPhone either, this is just as dumb a process as it gets.

I signed in to iCloud.com as well but I'm going round in circles here and getting more an more annoyed.

So, how do I turn 2 factor authentication OFF

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 18, 2018 1:28 PM

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Eric Root

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Sep 18, 2018 1:44 PM in response to jennyfrommansfield

You can't if it has been on longer than 2 weeks.

Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off. Certain features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security, which is designed to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings. Keep in mind, this makes your account less secure and means that you can't use features that require a higher level of security.

Apple ID -Two-factor authentication

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Answer 2

Sep 18, 2018 1:52 PM in response to Eric Root

"If you recently updated your account, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings."

Ok, so I can do that but obviously not recommended, so how to I authenticate my device with no other devices?

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Eric Root

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Sep 19, 2018 11:38 AM in response to jennyfrommansfield

See if Apple ID Support can help since you didn't get the email.

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Apple Support by e-mail or chat Select your device, Battery, Power and Charging, then Power adapter not working to get a chat option. If the initial contact can’t help you, ask them to have someone who can help contact you.

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Sep 19, 2018 11:34 AM in response to jennyfrommansfield

Oh and no enrolment email has been sent so I'm royally stuffed!! Well done Apple.

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