Securing iCloud Mail With Two-Factor Authentication

The Apple distributed storage framework, iCloud, incorporates a free online email account. This record can be gotten to from any Mac, Windows, or iOS gadget utilizing the iCloud site or the Mail application. Two-factor confirmation shields your iCloud Mail account from burglary, hacking, and different abuses by unapproved parties.

Here’s the means by which to empower two-factor verification for your iCloud Mail account and different projects related with your Apple ID.

The data in this article applies to setting up two-figure verification iCloud email from a Mac, an iOS gadget, and an internet browser.

Turn on Two-Factor Authentication for iCloud Mail

Two-factor validation adds a hindrance between whoever’s signing in and the record by requiring verification twoly, like a PC and telephone. This is safer than a secret phrase alone.

You should set up a @icloud.com email address before you can go through Mail on iCloud.com and set two-factor confirmation.

Set up Two-Factor Authentication for iCloud Mail Using a Mac

Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences.

1. Select Apple ID.

   In macOS Mojave (10.14) and earlier, go to the Apple menu and select iCloud > Account Details.

   

2. Select Password & Security.

   In macOS Mojave and earlier, select Security.

   

3. Enter your password if prompted.
4. Select Turn on Two-Factor Authentication, and then select Done.

Set up Two-Factor Authentication for iCloud Mail Using an iOS Device

It’s easy to set up two-factor authentication using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

1. Go to Settings > [your name] > Password & Security.

   In older iOS versions, go to Settings > iCloud, tap your Apple ID, then select Password & Security.

2. Tap Turn on Two-Factor Authentication and then tap Continue.

   

3. Enter the phone numbers you want to use as Trusted Phone Numbers. Choose to receive the two-factor authentication codes by text message or automated phone call.
4. When you tap Next, Apple sends a verification code to the phone number you provided. Enter the verification code to verify your phone number and turn on two-factor authentication.

Turn on Two-Factor Authentication Using a Web Browser

If you don’t have access to a Mac or iOS device, use a browser to turn on two-factor authentication.

1. In a browser, go to the Apple ID page.

   

2. Sign in and scroll down to Security.

   

3. Select the Get Started link under Two-Step Authentication. Follow the prompts to create security questions and trusted phone numbers.

How to Create a Secure iCloud Mail Password

Apple offers a way to generate a highly secure password for each of the programs you use under your Apple account.

Here’s how to generate a secure iCloud Mail password.

1. Make sure two-factor authentication is enabled for your Apple account.
2. In a browser, go to Manage Your Apple ID. Enter your iCloud Mail email address and password, then select Sign in.
3. Scroll down to Security and select Edit.

   

4. Select Generate Password under App-Specific Passwords.

   

5. Enter a label for the email program or service for which you want to create the password.

   For example, to create a password for iCloud Mail in Mozilla Thunderbird, you might use Mozilla Thunderbird (Mac).

   

6. Select Create.

   

7. Enter the password in the email program. Do not save the password anywhere but the email program.

   Copy and paste to prevent errors.

8. Select Done.