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Two factor authentication

I am not able to turn off two factor authentication anymore; seeing apple support website, apparently once you use it, there is no way to turn it off. Is this true ?

Posted on Aug 7, 2019 8:06 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2019 8:55 PM

From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off. 


Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?


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.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication

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Aug 7, 2019 8:55 PM in response to GodRad

From the article below. If it has been on longer than 2 weeks, you can't turn it off. 


Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?


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.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication

Aug 7, 2019 9:10 PM in response to GodRad

GodRad Said:

"There is no way to turn it off. Is this true?."

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As Eric Root Said: If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off.


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Two factor authentication

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