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Is enable two-step verification for Apple ID important?
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thanks for you reply. Still getting the previous message on my mac, with El Ca, option to enable is there but similar problem to this first post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7294190
Enabling 2 factor authentication for Apple ID is important to do, but you really really really need to enable it for your email account if they offer it - Gmail, Yahoo!, etc. That's where your password reset emails go so if you have lots of accounts/web services all going to the same email account then you've got to protect it. If someone hacks your email they can likely get into most other accounts you have on the web and then you're screwed.
I'll re try today via macbook..I didn't complete the authorisation via macbook, though got much further than iPhone -I need to re charge i phone today and re try. I've never setup 2 two step verification previously as I didn't want to start remembering additional passwords/keys etc. I'll re try though and switch off if I don't like it.
Here's what I got via e-mail when setting up via macbook today.
For security reasons, you must wait until October 28, 2015 at 10:19:15 AM (GMT) before you can begin using two-step verification. You can sign in to Apple ID after this time to complete the set up process. For more information, read the FAQ.
via macbook
You must wait 3 days to enable two-step verification.
This waiting period helps ensure that no one other than the owner of this Apple ID can set up two-step verification. A notification email will be sent to all addresses we have on file. Thank you for your patience.
Please come back after 10:19 AM on October 28, 2015 (GMT) to continue setup.
Yikes! Then I suggest very strong, unique passwords for all your online accounts. An app like LastPass will generate, remember, and populate credential prompts with passwords as strong as you want/need. Here's a sample 24 character password: KSBUEyfatz&bMWN3WFn%@XOA. Good luck, hackers!
Yikes! Then I suggest very strong, unique passwords for all your online accounts. An app like LastPass will generate, remember, and populate credential prompts with passwords as strong as you want/need. Here's a sample 24 character password: KSBUEyfatz&bMWN3WFn%@XOA. Good luck, hackers!
I'm phoning apple tomorrow Re: cant enable two-step verification in UK.
I have used mSecure for about six years, it generates passwords and is 'Blowfish 256 encrypted' however not all my passwords are mSecure generated I have only started that since 'keychain'
I have just enabled two step on my gmail but not sure how to do that on an me e-mail account, will it be icloud now? thanks
cheers! ps I can tell you dont like texting & driving, me too.
What is your view on making and taking calls on an apple watch, while driving?
sorry its two factor verification on iphone that isn't allowing me to enable. I am confused with the difference between this and two step.
at the moment it asks me least favorite car, city first kissed etc & has my mobile number on icloud.
Hi I have two factor on my iphone
Settings
icloud
click user
Password & security
if I click 'Setup two factor verification'
it says 'can not setup two factor verification'
How did you get to setup two-step? thanks
and what shows on your iphone if you follow my steps above, please?
Cannot Set Up two factor authentication is not available at this time..via iPhone, which is why as explained in earlier posts i'm trying via macbook-which is taking 3 working days from today.
sorry I remember you saying that and tried on my MacBook Pro, but failed.
could you provide step by step for this on El Cap?
thanks
no probs didn't mean to offend.
via macbook/El Capitan...safari...icloud.com/settings/manage apple i.d./sign in/passwords and security/answer security questions/
Two-Step Verification.
If you have iPhone or additional device..make sure its switched on, my iPhone is always signed into iCloud cause I use mail/apple music etc.
via macbook/El Capitan...safari...icloud.com/settings/manage apple i.d./sign in/passwords and security/answer security questions/
Two-Step Verification.
If you have iPhone or additional device..make sure its switched on, my iPhone is always signed into iCloud cause I use mail/apple music etc.
thanks for your reply. I must have that setup as I have just tried it. `i think it must be the two factor `i'm trying to enable https://www.macrumors.com/2015/07/08/ios-9-el-capitan-two-factor-authentication/
seems more up to date.
all very confusing actually by apple computers inc
seems more up to date.
all very confusing actually by apple computers inc
Thanks I guess your correct..think I must be...As noted by Apple, not all beta testers and developers will have access to the new two-factor authentication system right away, but Apple plans to add additional testers gradually as we get closer to the release of iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan.
yes more creepy ''which city did you have your first kiss" when I was asked that on the phone by apple, I hung up thinking I'd dialled the wrong number!
I have two-step authorization turned on for everything that offers it - iCloud, Email services, Dropbox, Evernote, Microsoft (Office365), IFTTT, Facebook and a few others.
I use complex alphanumeric passwords and with assistance from a password manager app and Safari password suggestion.
My iOS devices have FMiP turned on, "send last location upon critical battery" turned on, and are set to wipe the device after 10 unsuccessful password attempts.
My MacBook Air has FileVault turned on and Open Firmware Password is turned on to prevent unauthorized target disk mode. My only Windows (Win 10) device has Bit Locker turned on.
I use a trusted VPN service when I need to use unknown or suspect wifi hotspots (airports, hotels, etc).
While only as secure as the offerings can be, I'm as careful as possible to make sure it's very difficult to get in to my stuff without me knowing about it or that the device is rendered useless should it disappear.
I use complex alphanumeric passwords and with assistance from a password manager app and Safari password suggestion.
My iOS devices have FMiP turned on, "send last location upon critical battery" turned on, and are set to wipe the device after 10 unsuccessful password attempts.
My MacBook Air has FileVault turned on and Open Firmware Password is turned on to prevent unauthorized target disk mode. My only Windows (Win 10) device has Bit Locker turned on.
I use a trusted VPN service when I need to use unknown or suspect wifi hotspots (airports, hotels, etc).
While only as secure as the offerings can be, I'm as careful as possible to make sure it's very difficult to get in to my stuff without me knowing about it or that the device is rendered useless should it disappear.
I think I'm going to follow your advice, gchq & nsa don't have a chance with your system!
now to re-read your post about five times to fully understand.