In today’s digital environment, two-factor authentication (2FA) is critical to security. The fundamental idea is straightforward: select a device that you are familiar with and confident in, and every time someone attempts to access your account, they will require a code that is texted to your smartphone.
You should never be concerned about malicious actors accessing your accounts and the data they contain since, in principle, you are the one who owns that device at all times.
This is especially crucial for your Apple ID as Apple accounts contain a lot of vital information, such as payment information and passwords. They thus need higher protection than just a password. This is where you may use two-factor authentication to help make sure you always know who is accessing your personal information.
It's easy to set up 2FA on your iPhone, but navigating the menu for the first time might be a little challenging for inexperienced users. Because of this, we've created this helpful tutorial to assist you in setting up 2FA for your iPhone's Apple account. It will walk you through adding several trusted devices to your account.
Activating 2FA: Quick Guide
1. Access Apple account security
The gear symbol on your home screen indicates the Settings app, which is where you should go first on an iPhone. Choose your Apple account from the Settings menu by selecting it at the top. After accessing the account, choose Sign-in & Security to get to the appropriate option.
2. Go into the security to find and enter desired number
Choose Two-Factor authentication from the Sign-in & Security area. A new screen will appear. Once there, enter the appropriate phone number and choose the Add a Trusted Phone Number option. Please be aware that an area code takes the place of a phone number's first digit. After that, choose whether you want a phone call or a text message to be used for verification.
How to add a second verified device for Apple 2FA
1. Access Apple account security
It may be that you want to add a second trusted number in case you lose your phone or can't access it and still need to verify your identity. You start in much the same way as you did when setting up 2FA. Go to Settings > Account > Sign-in & Security
2. Add a new number
You will have to choose the Two-Factor option once again in the Sign-in & Security box. This time, though, there's a difference: after selecting Edit, you'll add a reliable phone number. After that, proceed in the same manner as you did when adding the previous phone number in the preceding stages.
Note that you may only remove a number from your list if you have several confirmed numbers recorded.
Once you know where to look, adding two-factor authentication is easy; perhaps, this article has made it a little bit simpler. Check out our other iPhone tips, which include 19 secret features every iPhone user should know and how to transfer data between iPhones.