How to Turn off Two Factor Authentication on iPhone

Charlotte Bayley

Updated: January 11, 2024

We guess you are planning to turn off two-factor authentication for your Apple ID but can't find the option to turn off two-factor authentication, right? If you don't see the option to turn off two factor authentication on your Apple ID login page, that likely means you're not able to turn it off. In such cases, you'll have to contact Apple support to request that they disable two factor authentication, or register a new iCloud ID on the Apple ID website and change the iCloud ID on your device.

Apple quietly canceled the option to disable 2FA. Apple's  support page for 2FA notes that you can still turn it off within the first two weeks of enabling 2FA. But after that, the Apple ID website no longer allows you to disable 2FA.

If you already use two-factor authentication, you can't turn it off again. Some features in the latest versions of iOS and macOS require this extra level of security to protect your information. If you recently updated your account, you can cancel your registration for two weeks.

Turn off 2FA for your Apple ID within an available two-week window

If you recently enabled two-factor authentication, however, you can unenroll for a period of two weeks, then you can follow the steps below to turn off two-factor authentication online. Please note that turning off both factors will make your account more vulnerable.

Step 1: Go to Apple ID account page from your browser.

Step 2: Sign in with your Apple ID account and Password.

Step 3: You will get a message with a verification code in your trusted device. Enter the code to continue.

Step 4 Then click Edit in the Security section.

Step 4: Click on Turn off Two-factor Authentication link.

Step 5: You need to create new security questions.

Tips: These security questions will help Apple verify your identity when you need to access your account or reset your password.

Step 6: After done, click Continue to verify your date of birth, then verify your rescuing email.

Tips: You can select to verify rescuing email later if you would like.

Step 7: Two-factor authentication has been turned off.