What is the two-step verification of apple id? How to turn on two-step verification of apple id?

Apple ID Two-step Verification Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about two-step verification of Apple ID.

What is two-step verification of Apple ID?

Two-step authentication is an additional security feature of Apple ID, which can prevent anyone from accessing or using your account, even if they know the password.

It requires you to use a device or other recognizable method to verify your identity before you can do the following:

Log in to the Apple ID account page.

Sign in to iCloud on a new device or iCloud.com.

Sign in to iMessage, Game Center or FaceTime.

Use your new device to shop in iTunes, iBooks or App Store.

Get Apple id related support from apple.

Two-step authentication is different from double authentication, which is an improved security method directly built into iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan.

Why should I use two-step authentication for my Apple ID?

Apple ID is the key to many Apple-related tasks. It should be noted that only you can access your account details, update your password, access your stored data and update your data synchronously through iCloud, or use your account to shop in iTunes and App Store. The two-step verification function can ensure the security of Apple ID and personal information as much as possible.

How to set up two-step verification?

Log in to the Apple ID account page.

Under Two-Step Verification, click Get Started.

Answer the security questions and follow the corresponding steps to complete the setup.

How does it work?

When setting up two-step authentication, you need to register one or more trusted devices. The trusted device is under your control, and you can receive the 4-digit verification code via SMS or "Find My iPhone". You need to provide at least one phone number that supports SMS.

After that, every time you log in to manage Apple ID through a new device, log in to iCloud or shop in iTunes, iBooks or App Store, you need to enter a password and a 4-digit verification code to verify your identity, as shown in the figure below.

After logging in, you can safely access your account or shop as usual. Without a password and verification code, you will not be able to access the account.

You will also receive a recovery key containing 14 characters. Please print it out and keep it safe. If you can't access the trusted device or forget your password, you can use the recovery key to regain account access.

Do you still need to remember all the safety tips?

If you use two-step authentication, you don't need to create or remember any security questions. Your identity can be specifically verified by passwords, verification codes sent to trusted devices and recovery keys.

What SMS number should I verify for my account?

You need to verify at least one phone number that supports SMS for your account. You should consider verifying all the phone numbers commonly used by your iPhone or other SMS-enabled mobile phones. You should also consider verifying the phone numbers that your friends and relatives (such as spouses or other family members) use to support SMS. You can use this number if you are temporarily unable to access your device.

Do not use landline or VOIP-based telephone service for two-step authentication.

How do I use the "Find My iPhone" notification to receive the verification code?

You can use the "Find My iPhone" notification to receive verification codes on all iOS devices with the "Find My iPhone" function turned on. Learn how to set up Find My iPhone.

Where should I save the recovery key?

Please leave the recovery key at home, office or other places. You should consider printing multiple copies of the key so that it can be stored in multiple locations. In this way, you can easily find the key when you need it. If you lose or destroy a copy, you can still have a spare copy. You should not store the recovery key on the device or computer, because this will allow unauthorized users to obtain the key immediately.

If you need a new recovery key, you can create one on the Apple ID account page. Just log in with your password and trusted device, go to the security section and click Edit, and then click Replace Lost Key.

After creating a new key, the old recovery key will be invalid.

How do I log in to my account using an application that does not support entering a two-step verification code?

You can generate an application-specific password on the Apple ID account page and enter it in the Password field of the application you want to log in. This allows you to log in safely, even if the application you want to use does not support entering the verification code. For example, you can use an application-specific password to log in to an iCloud, address book, or calendar application that uses third-party email.

If you want to generate an application-specific password, please log in to the Apple ID account page. In the security section, click edit >; "Generate password".

Learn more about application-specific passwords.

What should I remember when using two-step authentication?

Two-step verification simplifies the process and enhances the security of Apple ID. After two-step authentication is enabled, you can only access and manage your account through passwords, verification codes sent to trusted devices or recovery keys, and other methods are not feasible. Only you can reset passwords, manage trusted devices, or create new recovery keys. Apple support staff can help you solve other service problems, but they can't update or restore these three contents for you. Therefore, when you use two-step authentication, you must:

Remember password

Ensure the security of trusted devices.

Please keep the recovery key safely.

If you lose access to two of the above three items at the same time, your Apple ID will be permanently locked.

What if I lose my recovery key?

You can log in to the Apple ID account page and use your Apple ID password and any trusted device to create a new recovery key.

What should I do if I forget my Apple ID password?

You can use the recovery key and any trusted device to reset your password through the Apple ID account page.

Apple Support failed to reset your password. To reset your password, you must have a recovery key and have access to at least one trusted device.

What should I do if I lose or give away my trusted equipment?

If you can no longer access one of your devices, please go to the Apple ID account page as soon as possible and remove the device from the list of trusted devices. In this way, the device can no longer be used to verify your identity.

What if I can't access all my trusted devices anymore?

If you can't access all trusted devices, you can still access your account with your password and recovery key. Then you should verify the new trusted device as soon as possible.

Why do I have to wait before setting up two-step authentication?

If you have recently made significant changes to your Apple ID account information, for security reasons, Apple does not allow you to continue with the two-step verification settings. Major changes include resetting passwords or setting new security questions. This waiting time helps Apple confirm that you are the only one who accesses or modifies your account. During the waiting period, you can continue to use your account to use all Apple services and stores as usual.

Apple will send an email to all your registered email addresses to inform you of the waiting time and encourage you to contact Apple Support if you think someone else has unauthorized access to your account. After the date listed on the Apple ID account page and the email you received, you can set up two-step verification.

After the waiting period, you will have 30 days to complete the two-step verification setup. Another waiting period may be triggered if 30 days have passed before you try to complete the setup, or if significant changes have been made to the account during this period.

How to turn off two-step authentication?

Log in to the Apple ID account page.

In the Security section, click Edit.

Click Close Two-Step Verification.

Create a new security question and verify your date of birth.

You will receive an email confirming that your Apple ID two-step verification has been turned off.

In which countries are two-step verification available?

Two-step authentication is available in the following countries. When two-step authentication is available in other countries, this feature will be automatically displayed in the "Security" section of the Apple ID account page.

Albania

Algeria

Angola

Anguilla

Antigua and Barbuda

Argentina

Armenia

Aruba i.

Australia

Austria

Bahamas

Bahrain

Barbados

Republic of Belarus

Belgium

Belize

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil

Brunei

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Cameroon

Canada

Cayman Islands

Central African Republic

Chad

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China

Columbia

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Congo

Costa Rica

Ivory Coast. Also known as IVORY COAST

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Egypt

Salvador

Estonia

Ethiopia

Fiji

Finland

France

Gambia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Grenada

Guam

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

Hong Kong

Hungary

Iceland

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Jordan

Republic of Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Laos

Latvia

Lebanon

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macao

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malaysia

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Malta

Martinique i.

Mauritius

Mexico

Moldova

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Morocco

Namibia

the Netherlands

New Zealand

Nicaragua

Niger

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

Palau is.

Panama

Papua New Guinea

Paraguay

Peru

the Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Puerto Rico

Qatar

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Romania

Russia

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lucia i.

Samoa is

S?o Tomé and Príncipe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

Solomon Islands

South Africa

Spain

Sri Lanka

Suriname

Swaziland

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan Province Province, China

Tanzania

Thailand

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Türkiye

Uganda

Ukraine

The United Arab Emirates

Britain, England

United States of America

Uruguay

Vanuatu

Venezuela

Viet Nam

Virgin Islands (United States)

Yemen

Zimbabwe