Two-factor authentication

How to turn two-factor authentication off

iPhone XR, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 21, 2022 06:34 PM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2022 08:04 PM

Hello Valleystramon,


Read the document: "Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


Two-factor authentication is enabled by default on new Apple IDs and cannot be turned off.

"If you're already using two-factor authentication with your Apple ID, you can't turn it off."


If you have an account where you only very recently activated Two Factor Authentication, note this section of the Apple support article -->

"If you updated to two-factor authentication inadvertently, you can turn it off within two weeks of enrollment. If you do, your account is less secure and you can't use features that require a higher level of security."


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Dec 21, 2022 08:04 PM in response to Valleystramon

Hello Valleystramon,


Read the document: "Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


Two-factor authentication is enabled by default on new Apple IDs and cannot be turned off.

"If you're already using two-factor authentication with your Apple ID, you can't turn it off."


If you have an account where you only very recently activated Two Factor Authentication, note this section of the Apple support article -->

"If you updated to two-factor authentication inadvertently, you can turn it off within two weeks of enrollment. If you do, your account is less secure and you can't use features that require a higher level of security."


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