Apple 2 Factor Authentication
Christina Smith
If you remove a trusted device, it can no longer display verification codes and its access to iCloud (and other Apple services on the device) is blocked. To add it back, use two-factor authentication to sign in to your Apple ID again.
I am very security conscious and I find Apple actually works against this by insisting on having my address etc in my phone settings. Why force me to give my address when there's no credit card associated with the account? In authoritarian regimes this is incredibly dangerous.
I might add, I got signed out of this session before I'd finished and more code sending nonsense ensued. The code sent to my 'trusted phone number' didn't work and another code was sent to my iphone which currently has no sim in it. All to ask one question in a forum? Crazy, crazy stuff. ?
Make other devices trusted devices, or telephone numbers. Ask your grandmother is she would be willing to let you add hers. It works even if it's a landline. Get some friends to act as recovery contacts.
I see you want to disable two-factor authentication. For some background I suggest you read the document: "Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
"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."
On apple's -factor-authentication/ support site, it says they have a link, which lasts for two weeks that was sent via email. I found the link and it asked to me to change my password, which is normal.
If you still can't get it to work, you can disable two factor authentication for any/all of your devices from the iCloud Preference Pane in OS X (System Preferences app > iCloud > Account Details). Find your device and manage Two-factor authentication for it there.
Posting here is no guarantee that someone from Apple will see your issue so, if Apple's opt-out process isn't working, then I can only suggest you contact them directly (calling them is probably your best bet based on my own experience though).
As the primary representative for their development team, the Account Holder is responsible for the membership and has full access to all related tools, resources, and benefits. Two-factor authentication provides an additional level of security for these accounts.
A trusted phone number can be used to receive verification codes by text message or automated phone call. You must verify at least one trusted phone number to enroll in two-factor authentication. This can be any type of phone number you use.
Two-factor authentication is built directly into iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Apple websites. It supports several methods to trust devices and deliver verification codes, and offers a more streamlined user experience.
You can enable two-factor authentication on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 and later, or a Mac with OS X El Capitan and later. If you create an Apple ID on the web, two-factor authentication will automatically be enabled on your account regardless of the device or OS you use.
When possible, you should use a trusted device to increase security and streamline the process. You can use the same trusted device for multiple Apple IDs that have two-factor authentication turned on. If you don't have access to your trusted device, you can get your verification code via SMS or phone call.
Yes. You can manage your trusted phone numbers, trusted devices, and other account information on your Apple ID account page. You can also manage your trusted phone numbers in the Apple ID security setting on your trusted devices.
You can request account recovery to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity.
If you previously enabled two-step verification with a recovery key on your account and you sign in on a device running iOS 11 or macOS High Sierra, your Apple ID is automatically updated to two-factor authentication. After your account is updated, you have the option to generate a new recovery key. This option is only available if you are updating an account from two-step verification to two-factor authentication. Learn how to create a recovery key.
You can initiate a request for a password reset from a non-trusted device. You'll need to provide both your trusted phone number as well as the passcode associated with your trusted device in order to reset your password.
Does anyone know if Sidecar and/or Universal Control should work with managed Apple ID under macOS 13 and iPadOS 16.1? My 9th gen iPad does appear as an option for Sidecar, but when I select it my MacBook Air reports "The iCloud account does not use two-factor authentication" (even though it does). The same is true if I try to use Universal Control.
I have the same issue, trying to connect my school MBA to my 11 inch iPad Pro. Both using the same school managed Apple ID. It's odd, as I had to use 2FA to log in to this website! The authentication text went to my phone.
I'm an Apple K12 Systems Engineer. Happy to help with your question! Like Clint mentioned, Sidecar does not support Managed Apple IDs. Be sure to connect with your assigned Systems Engineer to discuss other possible solutions. You can find out who your Apple SE is by calling 1-800-800-2775 and choose option 4 to get connected with your school's Apple sales team.
This is REALLY disappointing. We are doing a staff refresh this year, moving to silicon, and this is one of the most requested features from our teachers. I hate to be terse but I was under the impression that we purchased the same machines, used the same software and had iCloud accounts like the general public.
When I finally had time to investigate the errors appearing on my machine, I discovered that not only had my iCloud account been locked, but someone had tried to break in. Two-factor had done its job and kept the attacker out, however, it had also inadvertently locked me out.
The Apple support page relating to lockouts assured me it would be easy to recover my account with a combination of any two of either my password, a trusted device or the two-factor authentication recovery key.
The sinking feeling began. After fruitlessly searching and a lot of cussing, I decided to call Apple. I figured that something must be wrong, since the support page claims you can use trusted devices to recover your ID in cases like this.
The first person I spoke to told me immediately after getting on the phone that in no uncertain terms I had forfeit my Apple ID by losing the recovery key. He refused to help me. I hung up and called back.
On the second call, I got a lovely woman who totally understood my plight and how terrible it was. She told me a similar thing had happened to her, and it had turned out OK. After 20 minutes of poking around and lots of awkward sighing, she put me on hold to talk to a senior manager.
So, I pushed on, resuming the hunt. As 24 hours without my Apple ID approached, iMessage broke and my devices all started incessantly complaining that the account was locked, amplifying an already frustrating situation.
Basically, I was locked out of my entire digital life, because someone had tried to hack me. The irony of the fact that my increased security had ultimately locked me out dawned on me, mixed with tiredness and frustration, so after taking a moment to scream internally, I started furiously searching ancient time machine backups.
Starting February 2021, additional authentication will be required for all users to sign in to Podcasts Connect. This extra layer of security for your Apple ID helps ensure that you're the only person who can access your account. If you haven't already updated your account, you can enable two-step verification or two-factor authentication now in the Security section of your Apple ID account or in the Apple ID section of Settings on your device.
For details on enabling this additional authentication, visit the two-factor authentication support page.
I am trying to use a Twilio phone number for Apple's two factor authentication, but when I set up the phone number on Apple's site the initial verification SMS is never received by the Twilio number. I have confirmed that Apple is able to send the text to a Google Voice number. I have also confirmed with Apple support that the message sent is a standard SMS. Is there something on Twilio's side preventing receiving the message?
This is actually by design. By default, Twilio long code numbers can't receive SMS messages from short code numbers. Look for the section titled "Are you expecting to receive SMS from a short code?" at the following link. -us/articles/223133447-Not-Receiving-Incoming-SMS-and-MMS-Messages-on-Twilio-Phone-Number
I tried to turn on two-factor authentication on my Apple ID. I did it from my Mac and all went well, until I got to the point where I had to verify my Mac from another device signed into iCloud. Well, the only other one of those was my iPad, which was out of battery power, so I plugged it in to charge and successfully verified it using my Mac. However, no approval dialog ever appeared on it and now I can't approve the Mac for the iCloud account. See screenshot:
When I click "Can't Approve", I have to reset all End-to-End encyrpted data. I don't want to do that. How can I approve my Mac for use of my Apple ID after setting up two-factor authentication, without resetting encrypted data, when I don't receive the approval dialog on another device?
Hoo boy, it was a looong process, but I just got it working! First I'll share some general useful tips that might help, and then I'll attempt to walk through the exact steps I went through to resolve the problem. If you're struggling with this, too, then you can do it. I believe in you!
Now, I'm going to go though the exact steps I followed to get out of this mess. Here, I'll refer to the Mac as, well, the Mac, and also a "Second Device"; this is the device that the Mac wants you to approve itself from. The Second Device can be an iPhone, an iPad, or any other Apple device that can receive 2FA verification codes. Here we go:
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