If you use iOS 11.3 or later on your iPhone, you might not need to enter a verification code. In some cases, your trusted phone number can be automatically verified in the background on your iPhone. It’s one less thing to do, and your account is still protected with two-factor authe...
My iPhone was lost somewhere in my house or office. I could NOT log into iCloud. What was truly astonishing is that I COULD NOT TURN OFF 2-factor Authentication once I found my iPhone. Also, I could not assign the authentication code to an email address ... which totally prevents me ...
If you turn off two-factor authentication with an Apple ID, you’ll go back to relying exclusively on the proper input of a password and requiring answering security questions to gain and re-gain lost Apple ID access, thereby eliminating the need to have an authorized device nearby to receive...
If you didn’t save your backup codes, and you’ve lost the phone that you use for 2-factor authentication – try calling your phone network to transfer your old number over to a new phone. You’ll need a new SIM card for that, and it could take a day or two for it to activate...
Understanding Discord Two-Factor Authentication & What to Do if It Is Lost Discord’s two-factor authentication offers two keys to your account: something you know (your password) and something you have (a unique code). This dynamic duo together prevents unauthorized access to your account. It...
How to use a two-factor authentication appTwo-factor authentication apps are simple and easy to use. You install one on your iOS device, and some also work on the Mac or even the Apple Watch, providing you quick access to codes even if you don’t have your iPhone handy....
Fear of second-factor loss prevents some people from using two-factor authentication. There's no need to fear that scenario. (Image: DALL-E 3) Question:If I enable two-factor authentication on my account, and I then lose my two-factor authentication device -- my phone, my YubiKey, whate...
It's definitely two-factor authentication. It's now required, I had to set it up to continue using my developer account. Could it have something to do with my having two different accounts/Apple IDs? I have a personal account but use a different Apple ID for my developer account. 0 Cop...
So, what to choose for two-factor authentication? There is no universal answer to this question. Various 2FA versions and combinations can be used for different services. For example, top-priority accounts (a mailbox linked to other accounts, etc.) should be protected to the hilt — that is...
Turning on two-factor authentication On an iPhone or iPad device, go to Settings, tap your name, then tap Sign In & Security. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication and follow the instructions. On a Mac, go to Settings, click your name, click Sign In & Security, then Two-Fact...