icloud security code

Why did when I try to turn on iCloud Keychain he ask me if I want to authenticate with my security code OR device, and when I choose security code and then correctly enter my security code, always wants to send another code by SMS to a device for approval?

What is the point of giving me a choice of security mechanism of GOLD code if it is going to require a device anyway?  Is there something I'm missing about this procedure?

The two methods are:

(1) require the authentication of a device previously authorized.  This means that the iCloud Keychain system will send a pop-up at all your devices that are currently already using iCloud keychain and authenticated.  This is the easiest method, as it will simply pop up on your other devices and you authenticate with your password Apple ID to give your new device access.  Fact.

(2) use the Code Security and verification of device Code.  This is where you enter your security code you created for iCloud keychain and then enter the number of secondary authentication received (usually via SMS).  This method for those who may have a backup plan for the first option.  As in my case, I have the SMS authentication will my phone number and my wife's phone number.  While my wife does not access my iCloud Keychain, I can use him as a point of authentication in case I'm not the #1 option.

In your case, you are clearly able to make both options with your iPhone because its iCloud authenticated in Keychain (already using the service) as well as put in place for the secondary SMS verification.

Well, I hope this explains why there are two options and that they could be used differently.  At the end of the day, it allows multiple options for different scenarios.

Frequently asked questions about iCloud Keychain - Apple Support

Tags: Mac OS & System Software

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