Instructions to delete messages containing 2FA codes automatically on iPhone

To enhance security, in the latest version of iOS 17, Apple has updated the feature to delete messages with 2FA codes automatically, thereby avoiding the case of the code being exposed.

To enhance security, in the latest version of iOS 17, Apple has updated the feature to delete messages with 2FA codes automatically, thereby avoiding the case of the code being exposed. When this feature is enabled, the system will automatically scan all messages containing 2FA codes from the bank or from a certain service. This feature will only delete messages containing 2-factor authentication codes after you have filled in the content. The following article will guide you to delete messages containing 2FA codes automatically on iPhone

How to delete messages containing 2FA codes automatically on iPhone

Step 1:

First, go to the Settings application on your phone and then scroll down, click on Password to proceed to set up the automatic message deletion feature.

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Step 2:

Next in the Password adjustment interface, click Password options .

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Step 3:

In the next interface, we will see the Automatic Cleanup option . You will activate this mode so that the system automatically deletes all messages containing the 2FA verification code that has been inserted into the content using the Autofill feature on the phone.

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This feature will automatically delete messages containing the 2FA code in the Messages app and the Mail app on your phone.

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