Avoiding TFA

[AMSOS]

If I leave behind my old Apple ID and create a new one, will I have to enable two-factor authentication?

My current ID is from 2010 and I have so far managed to avoid TFA. I looked into it once, and saw that a lot of people had concerns about getting locked out, if you're not careful with keeping track of your device/backup password. In any case, I am pretty okay with the current setup of sending a text to my phone for verification purposes.

Is there some way to avoid enrolling for TFA if I shift to a new Apple ID?

Are there any other issues I could face in the future, such as not being able to show Apple the history of my past purchases?

I'd appreciate if you share your experiences with TFA etc.

Thanks!

 

[Dave Braine]

Why create a new ID? All your purchases: Apps, iTunes music etc, on your Mac and any iOS devices are all associated with your current ID. If you create a new ID they won't be available to that. If you then purchase new stuff, it will just create confusion as to what is associated with which ID.

Have a read of this:

Apple ID | Apple iOS OS Help | Fix Mac iPhone iPad | Buying Tips | Mac-Forums

My Apple I.D is my old e-mail address. If I change my e-mail address do I need to change my Apple ID with the new address or is the I.D.just whatever you make u

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[Erehy Dobon]

Two-factor authentication (TFA or 2FA) is not required to create a new Apple ID. I created a new Apple ID on a Mac equipped with a T2 Security Chip a couple of weeks ago without 2FA.

Today 2FA is required for certain features that Apple offers. Apple has changed these over time and I can't keep track of them but I believe Apple Card is now one of them.

If I recall correctly, I have one Apple ID account that requires 2FA but I can fulfill the requirement on the same equipment, like responding to an e-mail sent to a different e-mail service provider.