To use two factor authentication with your iCloud account, you first have to disable two step verification. In this article, I’ll walk you through the entire process step by step so that you can ensure only trusted people can access your account. To disable two step verification on your iCloud account, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your iCloud account and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. This will take you to a page where you can select whether or not to enable two-factor authentication. If you are not already using two-factor authentication, select this checkbox and then click on the blue arrow in the top right corner of the screen to continue.
  2. If you are already using two-factor authentication, select this checkbox and then click on the blue arrow in the top right corner of the screen to continue.
  3. If you are not already using two-factor authentication, select this checkbox and then click on the blue arrow in the top left corner of the screen to continue.
  4. Now that you have enabled two-factor authentication on your iCloud account, please enter your Apple ID and password into both fields below so that we can verify that they are correct and valid for your account. Please be sure to use a strong password (at least 8 characters long) as well as a unique Apple ID name for each device that will be using Two Factor Authentication (e.g., “iPhone”, “iPad”, “iPod”). If everything looks correct and valid, please press save changes and close all open windows before clicking on Finish at the bottom of the page.

Your iCloud account now requires two factor authentication to sign in. If someone tries to sign in from an unauthorized device, they will need to be approved by a trusted device first. This approved device will also be able to see a map of where the attempted sign in was originating from.

Disable Two Step Verification

If you have two-step verification enabled, you will need to disable it. If you don’t have that enabled, you can skip this step. To get started, go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with the Apple ID you use for iCloud.

In the Security section, you can change your password.

To turn off two-step verification, click on the link at the bottom of this page. You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to do that and then you’ll get another dialog where you have to pick three security questions. ..

Once you have picked your questions, click Continue and you’ll be asked to verify your birthday. Click Continue again and you’ll be asked to enter a rescue email address. It has to be something different than your Apple ID email address.

If you have two-step verification enabled, you’ll get a message stating that it has been turned off. At this point, you can go ahead and sign out of the website. ..

Enable Two Factor Authentication

To enable two factor authentication on an iPhone or iPad, we first have to update the device with the latest iOS version. If the device is not already logged into our iCloud account, we’ll get a new message asking if we want to enable this feature when we try to sign in.

If your device is not already signed into iCloud, then tap on Settings, iCloud and then tap on your name at the very top.

Password and Security

To set up two-factor authentication, again scroll all the way to the bottom and tap on the Set Up Two-Factor Authentication link. If you have already set up two-factor authentication, please follow these steps:

  1. Open your Google Account Settings.
  2. Under “Two-Factor Authentication,” click on the “Set Up” button.
  3. Follow the instructions to set up your second factor (e.g., a code sent to your phone).
  4. Once you have set up your second factor, please scroll all the way to the bottom and tap on the “Enable Two-Factor Authentication” button. ..

The next screen will show you the two factor authentication overview, which is the first image above in this section. Tap Continue and then enter the number for the phone you want to use as a trusted device. The code and approval will have to come from the number you enter here.

If you have an Apple ID with a different security code, you may not have to answer the security questions on that account.

You should now see at the bottom that two factor is On. At this point, you can add another trusted phone number if you like. Now that two factor is setup, try to log into iCloud on another device and you’ll be asked to enter the verification code sent to the trusted devices.

If you are using a trusted device, you will see a message on the screen that shows where the sign-in request was made and the options to Allow or Don’t Allow. ..

If you tap Don’t Allow, the person will not be allowed to sign into the account. If you tap Allow, you’ll then get a popup with the six-digit verification code that has to be entered on the other phone so that it can sign in.

Two-step verification is a great way to make your iCloud account more secure. The only downside is that it can be a little inconvenient, especially if you have several family members logging into the same iCloud account. However, once the initial setup is done and everyone is verified, it won’t come up that often. ..

Apple has just announced a new feature that will require approval before users can load anything on iCloud.com. Previously, if you had two-step verification enabled, you were still able to login and use the Find My iPhone app, while everything else was disabled until you verified your identity. This new feature is designed to make sure that users are safe and secure when using iCloud.

-Now with two factor authentication, you won’t be able to login unless you have a verified device -This is more secure, but less convenient

Two-factor authentication is a security measure that helps protect your account from unauthorized access. It is a great step for those who want to ensure their digital privacy. If you have any questions, feel free to comment. Enjoy!