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What do I do with my Apple ID verification code?

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Go to Settings > iCloud. Tap your AppleIDusername. If your device is offline, tap GetVerificationCode. If your device is online, tap Password&Security > Get VerificationCode.


Keeping this in view, what is an Apple ID verification code used for?

It's a device we know is yours and can be usedtoverify your identity by displaying averificationcode from Apple when you sign in. Atrusted phone numbercan be used to receive verificationcodes by textmessage or automated phone call.

One may also ask, how can I get my iCloud verification code if my phone is broken? From your Mac:
  1. Go to Apple Menu > System Preferences > iCloud.
  2. Click Account Details.
  3. If your device is offline, click Get Verification Code. Ifyourdevice is online, click Security > Get VerificationCode.

Also question is, how can I log into my Apple ID without verification code?

If you lost the trusted device or phone numberassociatedwith your Apple ID

  1. Go to your Apple ID account page and enter your Apple IDandpassword.
  2. On the Verify Your Identity screen, select "Can't accessyourtrusted devices?"
  3. In the pop-up window, enter your Recovery Key.
  4. Go to the Security section and click Edit.

Why does my iPhone keep asking for Apple ID verification?

The iPhone iPad and iCloud keeps askingforpassword issue can be caused by problems with your Wi-Finetwork. Tofix the error, you'll simply need to reset your networksettings. Goto Settings on your device > General > Scrolldown and tapReset > Tap on Reset Network Settings.

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Ricky Benthaus

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How do I get my Apple ID verification code?

Go to Settings > iCloud. Tap your AppleIDusername. If your device is offline, tap GetVerificationCode. If your device is online, tap Password& Security> Get Verification Code.

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How do I use two factor authentication on Apple?

Turn on two-factor authentication
  1. Go to Settings > [your name]. If you're using iOS 10.2orearlier, go to Settings > iCloud and tap your Apple ID.
  2. Tap Password & Security. If asked, enter your AppleIDpassword.
  3. Tap Turn On Two-Factor Authentication.

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How long does Apple ID recovery?

"It might take a few days—orlonger—toregain access to your account, depending onwhat specificaccount information you can provide to verifyyouridentity." Thanks. That was the recovery processIstarted five days ago. I guess it takes awhile.

Lan Correia

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Can I turn off two factor authentication?

In the Security section, click Edit. Locate theTwoFactor Authentication section that says the feature is Onandclick to Turn Off Two Factor Authentication, thenclickagain to verify. Create new security questions and verify yourdateof birth — this enables two stepverificationinstead.

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What is recovery key Apple?

Recovery Key is your last-ditcheffort.Apple built two-step verification around the notionthatyou'll always have access to at least two of three things:yourpassword, a trusted device, and your Recovery Key. Ifyoulose your password, you enter the Recovery Key and getamessage on a trusted iOS device or phone.

Trena Steffen

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Is two factor authentication required?

Two-factor authentication, or2FA,traditionally requires two different typesofauthentication. That can include something youknow(password), something you are (fingerprint), or something youhave(a secondary trusted device).

Yuzhen Boira

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How can I unlock my Apple ID account?

How to unlock your Apple ID
  1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.
  2. Enter your Apple ID - usually the email address associatedwithyour Apple account.
  3. Enter the code to prove you're not a robot.
  4. Click Continue.

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How do I change my Apple ID verification phone number?

From your Apple ID account page
Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in.Underyour Apple ID, click Change Apple ID. After youenterthe mobile phone number that you want to use as yourAppleID, a verification code is sent to you atthatnumber. Enter the verification code from thetextinto the fields provided.

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How do I recover my Apple ID without a phone number?

Two-step verification
  1. Go to your Apple ID account page and click "Forgot Apple IDorpassword."
  2. Enter your Apple ID, select the option to reset yourpassword,then choose Continue.
  3. Enter your Recovery Key for two-step verification.*
  4. Choose a trusted device.* We'll send your device averificationcode.

Renate Adonis

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How do I get into iCloud without password?

Go to iforgot.apple.com and type in your AppleID,then click 'Next'. Verify your date of birth, then click'Next'.You'll be able to choose one of two methods to resetyourpassword, either E-Mail Authentication or AnswerSecurityQuestions. Choose 'More Products & Services', then'AppleID'.

Marceliana Jankevich

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How do you delete an Apple ID?

Delete an Apple ID: Permanently Deactivate&Delete
  1. Go to this page and sign in with the Apple ID you willbedeleting.
  2. Click on Edit next to the Account section at the top ofthepage.

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How can you reset your Apple ID?

Reset your security questions
  1. Go to iforgot.apple.com.
  2. Enter your Apple ID, then select Continue.
  3. Choose the option to reset your security questions, thenselectContinue.
  4. Enter your Apple ID password, then select Continue.
  5. Follow the onscreen steps to verify your identity.

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How do you verify your Apple ID email?

Additional email addresses
  1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
  2. Click Edit in the Account section.
  3. Under Reachable at, select Add More.
  4. Enter your additional email address and we'll sendaverification to that address. Didn't get the email?
  5. Enter the verification code and click Verify.

Elen Nivert

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How do I turn off two factor authentication on my iPhone?

Follow steps below to turn off 2-factor authenticationforyour Apple ID.
  1. Sign in to appleid.apple.com. Go to the“Security”section. Then click “Edit” if youare using a desktopbrowser.
  2. Tap on "Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication".

Magomed Mir

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What is Apple phone number?

You can buy online, chat, or call(800)MY–APPLE (800–692–7753), 7 days aweekfrom 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Central time. You can getinformationabout an order you placed on the Apple OnlineStore throughthe Order Status page.

Jaroslav Schotelndreyer

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How do you add a device to find my iPhone?

How to Add a device to Find My iPhone
  1. Step 1: Go to "Settings" on your device.
  2. Step 2: In iOS 10.3 or later, tap on your name andchoose"iCloud".
  3. Step 3: Turn on "Find My iPhone".
  4. Step 1: Click Apple menu (the Apple logo) and select"SystemPreferences".
  5. Step 2: Choose "iCloud".

Nao Tybus

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What is the verification code for iCloud?

Go to Settings > iCloud. Tap your AppleIDusername. If your device is offline, tap GetVerificationCode. If your device is online, tap Password& Security> Get Verification Code.

Karin Lachnitt

Reviewer

How do I recover my iCloud account?

Part 2: How to recover iCloud password with 'MyAppleID'
  1. Go to appleid.apple.com.
  2. Click on "Forgot ID or password?"
  3. Enter Apple ID and hit 'Next.'
  4. You will now need to either answer you security questions,oryou could retrieve your Apple ID via email.
  5. Enter the new password in both fields. Click'ResetPassword.'

Demetria Visnapu

Reviewer

How do u reset ur iPhone?

Factory-reset your iPhone
To reset your iPhone or iPad, gotoSettings > General > Reset and then select EraseAllContent and Settings. After typing in your passcode (if you'vesetone), you'll get a warning box, with the option toEraseiPhone (or iPad) in red. Tap this.

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