But on some devices, like the iPhone 6 and 6S, Apple is asking you to allow the login even if you don’t have a verified Apple account. Why? Apple is trying to prevent people from using two-factor authentication (2FA) on devices that they may not have access to. If someone has access to your device and doesn’t have your verification code, they could potentially use that information to get into your account and steal your data.
I was trying to use my Apple TV to sign in to my iTunes Store account from my third generation Apple TV, and I found out that the verification code was not automatically generated. I had to generate the code myself.
I was unable to enter my verification code on any of my devices.
I had to generate a verification code for my new iOS device. In this post, I’ll show you how to generate a verification code using your device’s iCloud account. The device obviously has to be signed into the same iCloud account that you are trying to log into elsewhere.
Generate Verification Code in iOS
Settings in the iOS Settings app can be changed to optimize your device for faster loading times and improved performance.
On the next screen, you’ll see all of your devices. You can see which ones are currently connected to iCloud and which ones are not. To add a new device, tap on the “+” sign in the bottom left corner. After adding a new device, you’ll want to make sure that it is set up to use iCloud. To do this, open the Settings app on your new device and scroll down to “iCloud”. Under “iCloud”, make sure that “Enable iCloud” is checked. ..
If you have enabled Two-Factor Authentication, you will need to enter your Apple ID and password as well as the six-digit verification code that was sent to your email address. ..
Finally, we get to the screen where we can actually generate the code! Personally, I think the feature should be in a more obvious location so that it’s easier to find for users.
To get verification code for an Apple account, you will need to tap on the Get Verification Code button. This will bring up a six-digit code that you can type into the Apple device you are trying to log into.
Apple has announced that you won’t have to enter a verification code if you sign out, erase your device, or change your password. So far, I haven’t had to enter the code again after a month with two-factor turned on.
If you login from the website via iCloud.com, you’ll need to check the “Trust this browser” box so that you don’t have to keep entering the code before logging in. ..
If you have Apple devices running older software, you may not be able to use the new feature. It’s best to keep all your Apple devices up-to-date so that they are all benefiting from the latest security features. If you have a question, post a comment. Enjoy! ..
