Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID

Question 1

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
What is 2FA?

Answer 1

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you’re the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password.

Question 2

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
Trusted Devices

Answer 2

-iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 9 or later.
-Mac with OS X El Capitan or later.
-Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later (Note: can’t reset)

Question 3

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
Trusted Phone Numbers

Answer 3

Must verify at least one trusted phone number.

Question 4

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
Verification Codes

Answer 4

A verification code is a temporary code sent to your trusted device or phone number when you sign in to a new device or browser with your Apple ID. You can also get a verification code from Settings on your trusted device.

Question 5

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
What happens after signing in with the verification code?

Answer 5

Once signed in, you won’t be asked for a verification code on that device again unless you sign out completely, erase the device, or need to change your password for security reasons. When you sign in on the web, you can choose to trust your browser, so you won’t be asked for a verification code the next time you sign in from that computer.

Question 6

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
Can 2FA be turned off?

Answer 6

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can no longer turn it off . You can only unenroll within two weeks of enrollment.

Question 7

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
Does it work for Apple ID for children?

Answer 7

Yes, Apple ID for children can use 2FA

Question 8

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
Security questions

Answer 8

Security questions are deleted after 2 weeks.

Question 9

Identify the features of two-factor authentication.
3rd party apps

Answer 9

You can generate app-specific passwords for 3rd party apps to sign in to Apple ID so Apple ID isn’t stored in the app.

Question 10

Turn on two-factor authentication.
iOS/iPadOS

Answer 10

Settings -> name -> Password & Security -> Tap Turn on Two-Factor Authentication

Question 11

Turn on two-factor authentication.
MacOS

Answer 11

System Preferences -> Apple ID -> Password & Security -> Click Turn On …

Question 12

Turn on two-factor authentication.
Web

Answer 12

appleid.apple.com -> sign in -> answer security question -> continue at prompt to upgrade security -> click Upgrade Account Security -> enter phone number -> enter the verification code -> turn on two-factor authentication