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Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

When my password is reset the Two Factor is sent to all phones and Ipads on the family plan. This has allowed my kids to change my password. How to turn this off or fix.....

Posted on Jul 12, 2023 4:54 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2023 5:03 PM

Apple IDs are personal; they shouldn’t be shared any more than you would share a toothbrush. If you share an Apple ID with someone else many bad things will happen. Each user should have their own Apple ID, then you can create Family Sharing→What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support. That way you can share what you want to share and not share what you don’t want to share.


It is OK to share an Apple ID among devices used by one person, such as an iPhone, an iPad and a Mac; in fact, it is a very useful thing to do. But not between devices used by different people.


Here is Apple’s FAQ: https://appleid.apple.com/faq/#!&page=faq. See the 4th bullet item.


And here is Apple's expansion of what I've posted→Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support

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Jul 12, 2023 5:03 PM in response to JamisonNAU22

Apple IDs are personal; they shouldn’t be shared any more than you would share a toothbrush. If you share an Apple ID with someone else many bad things will happen. Each user should have their own Apple ID, then you can create Family Sharing→What is Family Sharing? - Apple Support. That way you can share what you want to share and not share what you don’t want to share.


It is OK to share an Apple ID among devices used by one person, such as an iPhone, an iPad and a Mac; in fact, it is a very useful thing to do. But not between devices used by different people.


Here is Apple’s FAQ: https://appleid.apple.com/faq/#!&page=faq. See the 4th bullet item.


And here is Apple's expansion of what I've posted→Make sure that each family member has a unique Apple ID - Apple Support

Jul 12, 2023 5:06 PM in response to JamisonNAU22

Sounds like everybody is using the same AppleID.


Each user should have his/her own AppleID.


The issue you’re experiencing is just the “tip” of a very nasty “iceberg” of problems.


Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Set up Family Sharing - Apple Support


Create an Apple ID for your child - Apple Support


Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support



Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

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