Apple ID stuck on Verifying? 8 ways to finish signing in
Verifying hangs when your iPhone cannot reach Apple’s servers or cannot confirm the code. Fix the connection first.
The fix
8 fixes, in order
- 1
Check Apple’s System Status for Apple Account.
- 2
Switch networks.
Try Wi-Fi if you are on cellular, or the other way round.
- 3
Set date and time automatically.
Settings › General › Date & Time.
- 4
Turn off VPN and security apps.
- 5
Force restart the iPhone.
Volume up, volume down, then hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
- 6
Use Didn’t Get a Code.
Get the code by text or call to your trusted phone number.
- 7
Update iOS.
Settings › General › Software Update.
- 8
Test your account on the web.
Sign in at account.apple.com. If that fails too, reset your password.
Frequently asked questions
How long should Apple ID verification take?
Usually a few seconds to a minute. If it spins for more than five minutes, cancel and try the fixes below.
I never get the verification code. What now?
Check your other Apple devices for the code, or tap Didn’t Get a Code to receive it by text or call on your trusted phone number.
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