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My 3rd generation Apple TV (model A1427) does not allow 2 factor authentication to be entered. it comes back with message to enter password and code. but no field appears, instead it goes to TV menu

How do I get Apple tv to enter the password and 2 factor authentication?

Apple TV 3, 8

Posted on Jul 31, 2021 11:53 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2021 4:48 AM

If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) and two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, then you may be asked to type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field. Additionally, there is a time limit, after which the code becomes invalid.


Try this: First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet), then manually request a new verification code, then append that code to the password (no spaces or other separating characters), and then submit. That should help you get passed the time limit.

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Aug 1, 2021 4:48 AM in response to vanvloc

If you have an Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation) and two-factor authentication for your Apple ID, then you may be asked to type your password followed by the six-digit verification code directly into the password field. Additionally, there is a time limit, after which the code becomes invalid.


Try this: First enter the characters of your password (do not submit yet), then manually request a new verification code, then append that code to the password (no spaces or other separating characters), and then submit. That should help you get passed the time limit.

My 3rd generation Apple TV (model A1427) does not allow 2 factor authentication to be entered. it comes back with message to enter password and code. but no field appears, instead it goes to TV menu

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