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Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

Q: What is an Apple ID?

Apple ID is single sign-on service that assists authentication in products and the online services of Apple Inc., such as iWork, iCloud, iTunes Store, and Apple Store, using a customer's existing email address from any email provider

Other names for the Apple ID are:

• .Mac password• iCloud password• iTunes account• App Store account• Apple password

An Apple ID is intended to be used by ONE person.

Sharing an AppleID, even with a spouse can cause

many problems.

Note: Apple’s Family Sharing can be used to share apps and purchased items within your family across multiple AppleID’s

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can

access your account, even if someone knows your password.

Two-factor authentication for Apple ID

On iOS….

On iOS….

On Mac….

appleid.apple.com

Application Specific Passwords

Application Specific Passwords

Apple Two-Factor Authentication on Older Macs

Example: If your password is - Pa55w0rd

You enter

Pa55w0rd722722

READ the message…….

Q: Why does Apple prompt me for my AppleID Password?

1. Apple software update2. New Apple device3. If you attempt to login to Apple service and fail4. Apple detects suspicious activities5. Sometimes, just to annoy you…