Opting out of receiving SMS verification codes

To not receive the SMS verification code, simply decline the offer of performing SMS verification when prompted by AppleCare.

United States

If you did not register your phone number with your Apple ID or provide your phone number to an AppleCare employee, you can text STOP to 48369 to prevent further messages from being sent to you. Texting HELP to 48369 will give you additional information.

Canada

If you did not register your phone number with your Apple ID or provide your phone number to an AppleCare employee, you can text STOP to 58369 to prevent further messages from being sent to you. Texting HELP to 58369 will give you additional information.