Turn off authentication

how to turn off authentication

Posted on Oct 3, 2022 09:38 PM

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Posted on Oct 3, 2022 11:00 PM

Do you mean Two-factor authentication for Apple ID?


This cannot be turned off. See the linked document.


However, if you have recently activated it you have a small period of time in which you can turn it off:

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, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. 


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Oct 3, 2022 11:00 PM in response to wassam164

Do you mean Two-factor authentication for Apple ID?


This cannot be turned off. See the linked document.


However, if you have recently activated it you have a small period of time in which you can turn it off:

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, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. 


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