Is it possible to turn off the Two-Factor Authentication for an Apple ID?
I have more than one device linked to this Apple ID and I know the password and security questions.
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I missed it the first time. It should be at the top. of the the Security page.
Two-factor authentication
Macworld has a great tip on enabling two-factor authentication for an iTunes-only Apple ID (or any Apple ID not being used as the iCloud account on an iOS device):
- Add a new user account on your (or a friend's) Mac.
- In the new user account, log into iCloud with your iTunes-only Apple ID.
- Enable two-factor authentication (iCloud preference pane > Account Details > Security tab).
It may be a bit cumbersome to switch to this Mac user account though, if you need to manage your Apple ID often.
Macworld also has some tips on using your trusted phone number(s) to receive verification codes when you don't have a trusted device nearby.
Two-step verification
It may no longer be visible in the Apple ID web management interface, but you can still enable two-step verification if you want:
- From the Apple Support page for two-step verification, under the section How do I set up two-step verification?, click the link "Set up two-step verification now."; or
- Click this link: https://appleid.apple.com/manage/security/2sv/enrollment
Best Answer
To turn off Two-Factor Authentication:
Visit Manage Your Apple ID website on your computer.
Login with your AppleID / Password combo and supply the generated two-factor authentication code when prompted.
On the Account Management Screen browse to the section titled Security and click Edit.
Note: In case you are tired of entering two-factor authentication code every time you need to login via a Web-browser, there's an option to add the commonly used browser and computer as trusted browser/computer and you will no longer need to enter Two-Factor authentication code.
It is advisable to refer to the Apple Support Document, Two-factor authentication for Apple ID for the most up-to-date technical information and instructions.