Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
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Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
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Re: Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
#2Great to see this as finally an option, interesting that there is a 3 day wait to activate it though...just to be certain it is my identity that wants to add it.
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#3Really happy to finally have this option, but disappointing that there isn't (yet) a way to generate codes from your trusted device as with Google Authenticator. Hopefully it's on the way.
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#4Great to see this as finally an option, interesting that there is a 3 day wait to activate it though...just to be certain it is my identity that wants to add it.
Apparently the 3 day wait is only if you changed any of your information recently.
Re: Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
#5Great to see this as finally an option, interesting that there is a 3 day wait to activate it though...just to be certain it is my identity that wants to add it.
The three day wait is only for users that recently modified their account.
From http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5570
"As a basic security measure, Apple does not allow two-step verification setup to proceed if any significant changes have recently been made to your account information. Significant changes can include a password reset or new security questions. This waiting period helps Apple ensure that you are the only person accessing or modifying your account. While you are in this waiting period, you can continue using your account as usual with all Apple services and stores."
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#6There is nothing on two-factor in my UI. Perhaps it's limited to some geographies? (I'm not in the US)
Re: Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
#7There is nothing on two-factor in my UI. Perhaps it's limited to some geographies? (I'm not in the US)
It's only for United States, UK, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
~ http://9to5mac.com/2013/03/21/apple-beefs-up-icloud-apple-id...
Re: Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
#8Great to see this as finally an option, interesting that there is a 3 day wait to activate it though...just to be certain it is my identity that wants to add it.
The three day wait is only for users that recently modified their account. From http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5570 "As a basic security measure, Apple does not allow two-step verification setup to proceed if any significant changes have recently been made to your account information. Significant changes can include a password reset or new security questions. This waiting period helps Apple ensure that you are the onl…
The process forced me to update my password to use their new password requirements which then forced me to wait 3 days. I'm pretty sure my old password was secure but it didn't meet all of the new standards. Kind of annoying.
Re: Apple Adds Two-Step Verification to iCloud and Apple ID
#9Hooray! I can only hope that by doing this, Apple will bring 2-factor authentication to the public forefront.
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#10Fucking finally!