Verification code

19 May 2016 20:38:47

Alan Cox

Bournemouth attenders will know that I got into a muddle (as is my wont) with something called a verification code that Apple kept asking for in addition to my usual Apple ID. I don't know exactly how this came about but it may have been that I was asked during an upgrade of iOS if I wanted two-step verification to enhance the security on my devices. Being an obedient sort of fellow I probably said yes and landed myself into my muddle.

Anyway, I got lots of helpful advice on how to implement my two-step verification, with considerable detail from our honourable and learned leader (called A. Still). I tried this out and more or less got it right. Basically, you put in your email address and your usual password and a 'verification code' will be sent to one of your OTHER 'trusted' devices. This is a 6 digit number which you key in below your password.

I then noticed something that said you could dispense with 'two step-verification'. Guess what - I opted for this but got into another muddle in my Account Details via System Preferences>Cloud. So I rang my good friend Frank who lives in Kentucky and dispenses advice to Apple muddlers. He took me through the process bit by patient bit and, hey presto, I am now free of two-step verification.

If you want two-step verification, you can opt into it. There's quite a bit of advice on Apple websites including this one.

Re: Verification code

20 May 2016 21:58:22

Tony Still

From two step to quick step? Well done Alan.