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    How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Mac

    Protect your Apple ID with two-factor authentication for added security.

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    Mac Guides
    Difficulty
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    Read Time
    1 min read
    Steps
    5
    Topics covered
    advanced
    mac
    two-factor
    security
    apple-id

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Open Apple ID settings
    2. 2.Enable Two-Factor Authentication
    3. 3.Add a trusted phone number
    4. 4.Verify the setup
    5. 5.Trust your devices
    1

    Open Apple ID settings

    ~15s
    Go to System Settings → your name (Apple ID) → Sign-In & Security.
    2

    Enable Two-Factor Authentication

    ~15s
    Click "Two-Factor Authentication" → Turn On. Follow the prompts.

    Quick Tip

    Once enabled, two-factor authentication cannot be turned off for Apple IDs created with iOS 13.4 or later.

    3

    Add a trusted phone number

    ~15s
    Enter a phone number where you can receive verification codes via text or phone call.

    Warning

    Use a phone number you will have long-term. If you change your phone number, update it in Apple ID settings immediately.

    4

    Verify the setup

    ~15s
    Apple will send a verification code to your phone. Enter it to complete setup.
    5

    Trust your devices

    ~15s
    Your Mac and other Apple devices become trusted automatically. Verification codes appear on trusted devices.

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