I prefer the old two-step version, because it allows me to recover my account myself using the recovery key if necessary. In the new two-factor version you have to go through a lengthy process with Apple support if you lose access to all trusted devices. But that may be the better approach for people who can't or don't want to keep track of a recovery key.which one do you guys use and if you do use it which one do you prefer?
I prefer the old two-step version, because it allows me to recover my account myself using the recovery key if necessary. In the new two-factor version you have to go through a lengthy process with Apple support if you lose access to all trusted devices. But that may be the better approach for people who can't or don't want to keep track of a recovery key.
That's what I wrote. But the new two-FACTOR method does not have a recovery key anymore.If two step fails, you can always fall back on the recovery key.
That's what I wrote. But the new two-FACTOR method does not have a recovery key anymore.
Did you previously use the old two-step system and then switched to two-factor? If so, then yes, your old recovery key is now useless. Instead, you'll have to request account recovery through Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204921. If you are still on two-step, your key is of course still valid.I use two factor, and I have a recovery key. Does that just mean the recovery key is now useless?
Log in to appleid.apple.com. In the Security section it should say which method is active.How can you tell if you're on 2-step or 2-factor?
When did you set yours up? I only set mine up about 2 weeks ago and I was given a recovery key.That's what I wrote. But the new two-FACTOR method does not have a recovery key anymore.
You are still on the old two-step system. The new two-factor method was opened for the general public just yesterday. See here for some background:When did you set yours up? I only set mine up about 2 weeks ago and I was given a recovery key.
Actually, according to the article you posted above, as long as you have a phone number that you trust that is associated with your account, you can use that to recover the account. It is designed for people who are responsible when it comes to tinkering with technology and stuff like that.Did you previously use the old two-step system and then switched to two-factor? If so, then yes, your old recovery key is now useless. Instead, you'll have to request account recovery through Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204921. If you are still on two-step, your key is of course still valid
Sure. That doesn't help you much if you lose the phone with the trusted number though.Actually, according to the article you posted above, as long as you have a phone number that you trust that is associated with your account, you can use that to recover the account.
I liked the recovery key as the last resort better than going through Apple support.It is designed for people who are responsible when it comes to tinkering with technology and stuff like that.