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!

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Thanks in advance.
Raffaele

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