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turn off 2 factor authetification

I just bought a4th gen ipod and it is not allowing me to enter the code ig et on my iphone. I need to turn off the 2 factor auth on my phone so I can do this and I can not do this. I have tried on my phone and on the computer. There is not an option to turn it off.

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 16, 2019 7:56 AM

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Posted on Sep 16, 2019 8:01 AM

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915


"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, you can unenroll for 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 higher security."


https://support.apple.com/HT204915

What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?


"If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions—like an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)—you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification code from a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field."

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Sep 16, 2019 8:01 AM in response to mia505

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT204915


"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, you can unenroll for 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 higher security."


https://support.apple.com/HT204915

What if I use two-factor authentication on a device running older software?


"If you use two-factor authentication with devices running older OS versions—like an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation)—you might be asked to add your six-digit verification code to the end of your password when signing in. Get your verification code from a trusted device running iOS 9 and later or OS X El Capitan and later, or have it sent to your trusted phone number. Then type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field."

turn off 2 factor authetification

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