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 that you can use to verify your identity. You can add or remove trusted devices on your Mac.
Tip: To manage your trusted devices on another Apple device or on the web, see the Apple Support article Check your Apple Account device list to find where you’re signed in.
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 to your Apple Account 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
Add a Mac (macOS 10.14 or earlier): Choose Apple menu
, then click Sign In and enter your primary email address. Follow the onscreen instructions.Add an iPhone or iPad: See “Use two-factor authentication for your Apple Account” 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 Account 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,” enter your Apple Account email address or phone number, then enter your password.
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 Account page.