Use a PIN Instead of 2-Step Verification on Console

[agile zephyr]

Hello everyone,

I recently set up 2-Step Verification for my Microsoft Account, and of course, it's prompting me for this whenever I sign in to my Xbox Series X or Xbox One X. I'd much rather log on to my consoles with their respective PINS, which is how I've always signed in there before.

Is there a way to disable 2-Step Verification for the consoles only?

Thanks.

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[wise kite]

2 gactor is a good thing has it stop anyone else changing your account details should your account get compromised

If you check the box to remember your details you will not have to do it each time.

IT Only be needed if anyone or you try to sign in on a other device

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/add-a-trusted-device-to-your-microsoft-account-fe3860c8-bc04-9770-e218-b4fd6b767f4b#:~:text=Here's how to do it%3A On the device,the code%2C enter it in the text box.

[agile zephyr]

Absolutely agree. I don't want to disable the feature as a whole, only on my Xbox Series X and Xbox One X specifically. Sadly, the link you provided seems to be for PC-based devices. There does not appear to be an option to set my consoles as "trusted" devices.

[wise kite]

when you sign in its a check box

[agile zephyr]

I'm confident that's not on Xbox consoles, but I'll check again when I go to sign in next.

[wise kite]

settings system sign in security and pass key change my sign in preference no barriers

[agile zephyr]

On the Console, under settings, I have it set to require my PIN, but it asks me for 2-step verification since I set that up on my Microsoft Account. 2-Step Verification seems to override the console's setting for a PIN.

[wise kite]

i do not use a pin myself, I use 2 step and I have never entered my password or a passcode when signing into xbox for over 5 years

Personally i would set it to no barriers, and also turn on instant sign in. Unless you share your console with other people kids

[agile zephyr]

Odd, I just went to sign in, and it prompted me for my PIN and works like it's done for several years. Very, very strange.

Regardless, my original issue appears to have resolved. Perhaps the act of simply going into Settings and confirming everything was set to a PIN "forced" the switch.