Add or remove trusted devices on Mac
A trusted device is a Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Apple Watch that you’ve already signed in to using two-factor authentication. When you sign in on a different device or browser, your device displays a code you can use to verify your identity.
Add a trusted device
To make a Mac (macOS 10.11 or later), an iOS device (iOS 9) or an iPadOS device a trusted device, you must sign in using your Apple ID on the Mac or device.
Add a Mac (macOS 13 or later): Choose Apple menu
Add a Mac (macOS 10.15, macOS 11 or macOS 12): Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Sign In and enter your Apple ID. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Add a Mac (macOS 10.14 or earlier): Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click iCloud
, then click Sign In and enter your Apple ID. Follow the onscreen instructions.Add an iOS or iPadOS device: See “Add another device as a trusted device” in the iPhone User Guide or iPad User Guide.
You won’t be asked for a verification code again on that device unless you sign out of your Apple ID completely, erase your device or need to change your password for security reasons.
View or remove trusted devices
On your Mac, choose Apple menu
If you don’t see your name, click Sign in with your Apple ID to enter your Apple ID or to create one.
On the right, scroll down to see a list of your trusted devices.
Do any of the following:
View details of a trusted device: Click a device in the list to see details about it.
Remove a trusted device: Click a device in the list, click Remove from Account, then click Remove.
You can also manage your trusted devices and phone numbers by signing in to your Apple ID account page.