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How do I turn off two factor authentication on iCLOUD?

How do I turn off two factor authentication for iCloud?

Posted on Oct 2, 2018 5:36 AM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2018 5:49 AM

Hey CrownMom


Apple made a change earlier this year preventing users from disabling 2FA once it has been enabled. You can read about that here: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support.


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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.

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Oct 2, 2018 5:49 AM in response to CrownMom

Hey CrownMom


Apple made a change earlier this year preventing users from disabling 2FA once it has been enabled. You can read about that here: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support.


They write:


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.

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