two-factor authentication
I want to turn off the two-factor authentication because my old number is not available and I don't have a new number. How can I delete my number or turn two-factor off?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15
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I want to turn off the two-factor authentication because my old number is not available and I don't have a new number. How can I delete my number or turn two-factor off?
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15
Two-factor authentication is enabled by default on new Apple IDs and cannot be turned off.
If you have an old account and recently activated Two Factor Authentication note this section of an Apple support article:
"Two-factor authentication for Apple ID" - https://support.apple.com/HT204915
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"Can I turn off two-factor authentication after I’ve turned it on?
... If you recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings ..."
Manage and use your Apple ID --> https://support.apple.com/HT203993
"Update trusted phone numbers and devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID." Click here --> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204915#trusted
Two-factor authentication is enabled by default on new Apple IDs and cannot be turned off.
If you have an old account and recently activated Two Factor Authentication note this section of an Apple support article:
"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 recently updated your account, you can unenroll within two weeks of enrollment. Just open your enrollment confirmation email and click the link to return to your previous security settings ..."
Manage and use your Apple ID --> https://support.apple.com/HT203993
"Update trusted phone numbers and devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID." Click here --> http://support.apple.com/kb/HT204915#trusted
two-factor authentication