The good old days of Mac users being immune from getting hack are coming to an end. Apple has introduced Two-Factor authentication. When enabled, it will allow you to access your account only on the devices you trust, even if someone has succeeded in stealing your password, they cannot get access to your account.
Two-factor authentication is available to all iCloud users who have at least one device running iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan or later.
Whenever you sign into a new device like iPhone or Mac for the first time with Two-Factor authentication, you will have to not only enter the password but also authenticate it using the six-digit verification code which displayed automatically on your trusted device.
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID from iOS
- 1. Single finger double tap Settings on your iOS device.
2. Single finger double tap on iCloud.
3. Single finger double tap on your Apple ID.
4. Single finger double tap on Password & Security.
5. Single finger double tap on Turn on Two-Factor Authentication.
6. Single finger double tap on Continue and follow on-screen instructions.
How to Turn On Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID on macOS
- 1. From your Mac Launch System Preferences.
2. Navigate to iCloud and click on it (VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
3. Click on Account Details(VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
4. Click on Security (VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
5. Click Turn on Two-factor Authentication (VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
6. Click on Set Up (VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
7. Answer your security questions and follow on-screen instructions.
8. Enter your Mobile number and click on continue (VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
9. Click on Done (VoiceOver users press Control + Option + Spacebar.)
