2-Step authentication to access AppleID?

Is there something comparable to 'Google Authenticator' that can be used for 2-Step authentication to access my Apple ID?

iTunes has its own 2-step verification : Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support

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AppleID 2-step authentication setup - an unknown error has occurred

as the title says, I've tried twice to setup 2-step authentication and always end up with a "an unknown error has occurred" once I confirm (click the checkbox) to enable the security option.
I was able to setup my SMS number, verify 2 devices and re-entered my recovery code when I was prompted.
All I get at the end is: "an unknown error has occurred"
I have to restart the entire verification process after this happens.

well.. I just tried it again today and it appears to be working now.. I guess there was just a "glitch" with their systems yesterday.
All is good in the universe once again!

2 Steps Authentication in France

Hi,
I would like to turn on 2 steps authentication on my Apple Id but the option is not visible in https://appleid.apple.com although it seem to be active in France. Is it possible to use 2 steps authentication in France ?
Best regards

Two-step verification is not available in France yet. See > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5570
When two-step verification is available in your country, you will see it in "Password and Security" in http://appleid.apple.com. It's only available in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand now

Apple ID two step authentication - SMS option not available to receive verification code

Hi apple community,
First time poster, so be nice and let me know if this is the wrong forum
When signing on to my apple ID account, with two step authentication enabled, I am prompted to send a verification code to my device.
Now, my device was actually replaced under warranty so when attempting to send the verification code, I do not receive anything.
I have checked Find My Phone is enabled and working.
As I understand it now, the verification code is sent as a device message so if you replace your device, you have to re-register your new trusted device for apple ID two step authentication.
When signing in, I do not have the option to send a text message (i.e. an SMS) to my mobile number.
Has anyone experience this and resolved it? (and yes, Apple Support have tried to help me with no success)
FB

Ditto. For whatever reason, my cell cannot receive the SMS code from Apple. I'm located in Mexico - but I've done 2-step authentication in the past without problem. Phone number triple-checked and accurate.
And of course, y iPad won't connect to our office WiFi for some reason (stupid D-link routers, apparently)....
A real pain when I can't log-in to my office iMac to access iCloud mail....

Does iMessage imperil two-step authentication?

It seems that the new iMessage service is a complete lack of security for anyone relying on their iPhone as part of a two-step authentication process.
I was just re-logging into some secure sites, such as Google, that require two-step authentication, and the authentication number pops up on the screen of the iMac or iPad I'm using, apparently destroying any value in having the information supplied separately to my iPhone.
I have had to turn off the whole iMessage service now so that my access to secure sites is not so easily breached. Apparently anyone with access to my computer or iPad easily bypasses the security process.
I don't understand how this update doesn't leave everyone who relies on two-step authentication with an iPhone using SMS messages with validation codes from being completely compromised.

You'd need to address this with Apple as these forums are user to user only; you could call or send them feedback:
http://www.apple.com/contact/feedback.html

2 step authentication not an option in my list

I'm looking at setting up 2 step authentication, but it's not an option on the icloud website under the password/security section, and I'm wondering why not?
Thanks

I'm afraid I know nothing about using this. I just passed along the FAQ I found. If you signed into your Apple ID account and something isn't working, then I'd recommend calling Apple about it.
Select a number for your country from this list: Contacting Apple for support and service and ask for Account Security.
You may need to consider if this is desirous. Once you implement it if you ever forget the login to your account Apple will be unable to restore access for you. This is an extreme security measure. Be sure you understand the ramifications of using it.

Why is Apple using short code SMS for 2 step authentication?

I have been trying for months to get 2 step authentication to work on my AppleID but I never got the SMS code from Apple. In the past I have had no problems with receiving 2 step authentication codes from Google, MS or Yahoo so I knew that worked. I knew that my MVNO blocks short code SMS because they have been used to scam/charge people for services. That got me to thinking would Apple be using short code SMS to send key information for 2 step authentication? I spent hours looking through posts here and on Google and discovered a post by "yohdaddy" in this thread
Anyone having problems with 2-step verification & T-Mobile (USA)?
that indeed is what Apple is doing! Why Apple use short code SMS which providers sometimes block and will not always unblock? Use a normal 10 digit phone number like Google, MS and Yahoo does. That way critical information like 2 step authentication verification codes will not be blocked. Surely your company can afford it!

Good catch, frozen. Apple should note this in their kb document on 2-step verification

2 step authentication option missing

All
Have 2 step authentication setup on main account without issue but on another account (iCloud domain) do not see any option to turn on 2 step authentication. The iPhone I use with that account is an older unit that has a sim but no cell service (disconnected line) however I have the phone numbers on the account pointing to my active iPhone yet still no option to even Turn On 2 step authentication. Anything I could be missing here ?
Again this is not even showing as an option in the account settings under AppleID.
Thanks

Contact Apple for assistance by going to https://expresslane.apple.com, then click More Products and Services>Apple ID>Other Apple ID Topics>The topic is not listed. The call should be free, but you'll need your serial number to set it up (which you can find on your phone in Settings>General>About).

Enforce two step authentication on IOS?

Hello,
I would like to know if you can restrict access to Settings > iCloud on IOS by forcing two step authentication or by adding a pass code?
Phill

I forgot to mention.. I would like to prevent my IOS device being removed from the iCloud without two level authentication or pass code. Is this possible?

Apple Mail won't Authenticate Google Login with 2 Step Authentication Enabled

Is there a way to authenticate a Google Account added to Apple Mail using 2 Step authentication?
I am using the 10.10.3 and trying to link my google email account to Apple Mail. I use 2 step authentication for Gmail, but when trying to add this account to Apple Mail, I type my username and password and the next window asks for the code generated by my device. This code is not recognized when logging in. Further, I have tried logging in with an Application Specific Password generated by google, but this fails to work as well. Any help is greatly appreciated. This issue has been plaguing me since 10.10.1 and Apple says its Google's issue. Any workarounds would be helpful.

Try looking/posting here.
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HT4519 How do I use gmail two step authentication with Mail on the IPad?

I just added Google's two step authentication and can't get Mail on my new IPad to recognize my gmail account. Password is entered, but I don't see a way to insert code from Google

http://support.google.com/accounts/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1066447

GMAIL - Z10 forgetting passord (2-step authentication turned on)

Gmail (with 2-step authentication) erratically asks for password. I can go days without any problems then have a day when it will say the GMail account is invalid and I have to put in the device specific password two or three times that day. I have turned off 2-step authentication for now to see if that helps but would like it fixed. Vodafone say it is a google / gmail issue but not sure I believe that, given the issues I have had with the Z10 OS and the fact that the issue seems to appear alot on the web related to the BB platform. Not seen any solution yet though.
On the Z10 I am running OS 10.1.0.2312. on Vodafone.
Z10 on Vodafone UK
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Hi Holden,
You may have to unlock your Gmail Captcha, which is a security feature set in place by them to prevent unauthrorized "bot" logins. You can unlock your Gmail Captcha at https://accounts.google.com/DisplayUnlockCaptcha then test your Gmail account again.
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Two-step authentication too small

Apple, would you please make two-step authentication larger on the iPhone screen?

You'd need to address this with Apple as these forums are user to user only; you could call or send them feedback:
http://www.apple.com/contact/feedback.html

How to setup clients to use authentication to access OID

Hello,
I'd like to perform two tasks with OID:
1) anonymous OID browse for net service entries access to everyone (simple all client configuration - add LDAP naming method and ldap.ora)
2) password protected OID browse for particular net service entries to subset of users (for special clients who has to access restricted Net services)
I check documentation and played a bit and finally can perform task 1) with anonymous binds
Main problem is how to perform task 2). I try to follow guidance from http://download.oracle.com/docs/cd/E11882_01/network.112/e10836/config_concepts.htm#i484232
that I need to put those parameters to sqlnet.ora file:
names.ldap_authenticate_bind = TRUE
wallet_location = location_value
I start playing with Wallet Manager with no success yet.
Question:
1) Maybe somebody knows how to perform tasks above better than I suppose to do with little overhead for admin and end user?
2) Do I need to put all OID Net Service entries to wallets for all clients?
3) Do I need to simply create user in OID with enough privileges to access restricted net service names for browsing and put this user to wallet for all clients?
4) Other ideas?
Configuration:
I setup OID 11.1.1.3.0 on Windows XP 32-bit, import Net Service entries from tnsnames.ora, setup anonymous binding.
Thanks,
Sergiy

Hi
Do you have a radius/tacacs server in your infrastructure. What you want is to authenticate the user on the ASA before they get access to the devices.
Attached is a link to authenticating network access with the ASA
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/asa/asa70/configuration/guide/fwaaa.html#wp1043431
HTH
Jon

I have Google 2-Step Authentication, which is causing problems in Apple's Mail program, any advice?

I have Google 2-step authentication on my Gmail accounts, and until recently have used it with no problems whatsoever. What you have to do is generate an "application specific password" for apps where you cannot enter you "google authentication code". I generated the password to use with my Apple Mail program that comes as the default on Mac OS, however every time I get on my computer it asks for the password again. This must be a problem with the software, because I use it with no problems on my Iphone. Any ideas or solutions?
Thanks!!!

https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/180744?hl=en
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185833

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