Hello Keith, I believe I read, somewhere, that the 6-digit verification code is valid for up to 10 minutes.
Mark -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. Sent: Sunday, April 02, 2017 3:30 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: RE: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts Hi, Thanks very much for this, Mark. I'm curious as to how much time one has from the time Apple sends the code until it can no longer be used. If I had to contact a family member to get the code before putting it into my device, would it have to be within 1 minute, or 5 minutes, or possibly 10 minutes? I'm not as young as I used to be and getting the code accurately transmitted verbally may take more than 1 minute, though I doubt it would be more than 2 or 3 max. Thanks, Keith -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 3:28 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts Hello Sieghard, First, let me say that your statement, " Well, Mark, now that nobody else can get in, can you still get out?", is one of the cleverest turns of a phrase I've ever read. Bravo!!! Second, to answer your question, one can add multiple trusted phone numbers to the two-factor authentication process. So, in the scenario where one only has 1 apple device, I would recommend that he/she add at least two trusted phone numbers, the first being on the iPhone, itself, and a second 1 being either a home phone, work phone, etc. Remember that one can use any of the trusted phone numbers via SMS or voice. So, here is how it would work in the scenario in which we are speaking: 1. I only have one Apple device, an iPhone. I lost my iPhone or it was stolen and I want to login to my Apple account to either wipe the phone, remove it as a trusted device, turn off two-factor authentication, etc. 2. I go to any modern web browser and browse to http://appleid.apple.com. 3. I enter my Apple ID and Password. 4. I am now prompted to enter a 6-digit code that was pushed to all of my trusted Apple devices. In this same dialog box, there is a link that reads, effectively, "Did not receive a code? Click here for more options." 5. Since I am no longer in possession of such a device I select the More Options link. 6. Now I have the option of using any of my trusted phone numbers and I can decide to have the code sent either via SMS or voice. That's all there is to it. Finally, let me be clear in stating that there are scenarios in which two-factor authentication could prevent you from gaining access to your account. That's the point of the security measure, when you think about it. So, as I said in my previous post to this thread, read everything carefully and try to plan for unforeseen situations as best you can. Mark -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Saturday, April 01, 2017 12:20 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts Well, Mark, now that nobody else can get in, can you still get out? For those who have only one device keep in mind you can also specify the iPhone of a close and trusted friend or family member as a trusted device. How does this work, Mark, if you only have one device and somebody steels it and you need to log in to iCloud let's say from not your own trusted computer and you need to provide a code. If the code is sent to your phone how does this help if a thief has your phone? Regards, Sieghard -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Saturday, April 1, 2017 12:10 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Apple Two-Factor Authentication Finally Enabled on all of my Devices and Accounts Hello All, Well, I cannot say that it was easy, given that I have multiple Apple accounts on a wide variety of devices including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac, iOS, etc and also that I access my various email accounts from legacy Windows based clients but, after updating all components, including the latest versions of the iCloud Control Panel for Windows, and, after resurrecting a couple of old iPhones and Macs from the grave to serve as on the fly trusted devices, all of my products are now protected via Two-Factor authentication. I dare say that most will not find the upgrade to two-factor as arduous as I so, I do recommend upgrading if you have both the time and patience to learn the entire process. To those of you who only have one device? I say go for it as you will be prompted for a telephone number that can always provide the on the fly code you will need to login to new Apple devices or any web browsers. The best thing is that once you select to trust the device or web browser, you will not be prompted for the security code again, unless you choose to be prompted. I have spent the past two days really putting two-factor authentication on all of my devices and products to the test and I must say that it performs as beautifully as Apple claims, including when it is necessary to generate an application-specific password for non-apple legacy clients such as older versions of Outlook or Thunderbird. Keep in mind that this is something that you do not want to rush through. Take your time and read all of the information that is displayed during the upgrade process as it will help you a great deal. One more thing, I strongly suggest that before you decide to upgrade to two-factor, that you login to http://appleid.apple.com and familiarize yourself with the site because after upgrading to two-factor for longer than 30 days, the only way you will be able to turn it off is by logging into that site with a verification code from either a trusted device/phone number. Good Luck to you all and I'll see you on the other side of the security wall (smile). Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: [email protected]. 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