Get sent a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication (2024)

Whenever yousign in with yourApple IDon a new device or browser, you’ll confirm your identity with your password plus a six-digit verification code. There are a few ways to receive a verification code. You can use the code displayed on your trusted device, receive a text message or phone call, or generate a code from your trusted device.

If you're using iOS11.3 or later on your iPhone, you may not need to enter a verification code. In some cases, your trusted phone number can be verified automatically in the background on your iPhone. It’s one less thing to do, and your account will still be protected with two-factor authentication.

If you have a trusted device running iOS9 and later, OSXElCapitan and later, iPadOS13 and later, or watchOS6 and later, the verification code will be displayed automatically on your trusted devices.

1. Sign in with your AppleID and password on a new device or browser.
2. Look for a sign-in notification on any of your trusted devices.
   
3. Tap Allow to receive your verification code.
4. Enter the verification code on your other device to complete the sign-in process.

If you don’t have a trusted device to hand, you can get a verification code sent to your trusted phone number as a text message or phone call.

1. Click “Didn’t get a verification code” on the sign-in screen.
2. Choose to get the code sent to your trusted phone number.
3. You’ll receive a text message or phone call from Apple with your verification code. This text message might include an additional domain validation line. This line includes the @ symbol, the website name and your code (for example: @icloud.com #123456 %apple.com).
   
4. Enter the code on your other device to complete the sign-in process.

From your iPhone, iPad or iPodtouch

From your Mac