Availability of two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support (2024)

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Availability of two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support? ›

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID is available in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, OS X 13, or later. Note: Certain account types might not support two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication isn't available in all countries or regions.

If you can't sign in, reset your password, or receive verification codes, you can request account recovery to regain access to your account. Account recovery might take a few days or longer, depending on the specific account information you can provide to verify your identity.

If you use security questions with your Apple ID, or if you don't have access to a trusted device or phone number, go to iforgot.apple.com. Then you can unlock your account with your existing password or reset your password. What if I can't access a trusted device or didn't receive a verification code?

Get a text or phone call

Select Didn't Get a Code? on the sign in screen. Choose to have the code sent to your trusted phone number. You'll get a text message or phone call from Apple with your verification code.

To use two-factor authentication, you need at least one trusted phone number on file where you can receive verification codes. If you have a phone number that isn't associated with your trusted device, consider verifying it as an additional trusted phone number.

Go to Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication, then tap Continue. Enter a trusted phone number (a phone number where you want to receive verification codes for two-factor authentication), then tap Next. A verification code is sent to your trusted phone number.

To resend the verification email, sign in to your Apple ID account page. Click Resend next to the email address that you want to verify, and we'll send an email to that address.

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If you're trying to sign in and don't have a trusted device with you that can display verification codes, you can tap Didn't Get a Code on the sign-in screen and choose to send a code to one of your trusted phone numbers.

How to login to Apple ID without verification code? ›

Otherwise, you'll have to go to iforgot.apple.com and put your account into recovery. If your Apple ID is using either two factor authentication or two step verification, then you cannot log in without the verification code.

Check and Pay the Unpaid Balance. When there is any unpaid subscription or payment due on your Apple ID account, you would get the "Verification Required" message on your iPhone or iPad. The only method to bypass Verification Required in App Store is to check and pay your unpaid balance.

Use a recovery key

If you don't have access to a trusted device or you're locked out of your Apple ID, you need to provide your recovery key to reset your password and regain access to your account.

If you're wondering how to bypass two-factor authentication on iCloud, the answer is no, you can't. However, if you don't have access to your trusted device, you can have a code sent to your trusted phone number via an SMS or an automated phone call to prove to Apple that you own the iCloud account.

If you've lost access to your 2FA device, you can recover your account by using backup codes, alternative recovery options like a secondary email or phone number, or by contacting customer support. Be ready to confirm your identity by answering a few security questions or providing proof of ID.